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How to get from Cheltenham to Thorndale by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Cheltenham to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to 15th St & Market St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - 16
16
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Market St
    ID 515
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    15th St Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Broad St & Glenwood Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Bus - 16
16
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Glenwood Av
    ID 17129
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham to Thorndale

The distance between Cheltenham, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 44.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Thorndale by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs.

Train stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Elkins Park
  • Washington Lane
  • Stenton

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av - Fs
  • Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av
  • Cheltenham Av & Limekiln Pk

Public transit stations close to Thorndale, Philadelphia

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr.

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - Mbns
  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 16 bus from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop station to Broad St & Glenwood Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Bus - 16
16
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Cheltenham Av & Ogontz Av Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    15th-Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Glenwood Av
    ID 17129
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Philadelphia Amtrak
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Thorndale?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line MFL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Thorndale?

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line TRE, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    The 16 bus line goes from 15th-Market station near Cheltenham to 15th St & Market St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Thorndale station near Thorndale in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Thorndale in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Thorndale in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cheltenham to get to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 16 bus from the 15th-Market stop near Cheltenham in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cheltenham and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Thorndale station, which is closest to Thorndale in Philadelphia.

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