How to get from Chester to Downingtown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chester to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 37 bus from 4th St & Caldwell St station to Airport Terminal B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AIR train 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 48 min.

168min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Train - AIR
AIR
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from 4th St & Caldwell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Caldwell St
    ID 24876
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Broad-Snyder Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport Terminal B
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #4702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 7
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 37, 17 and KEYSTONE SERVICE

To get from Chester to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 37 bus from 4th St & Caldwell St station to Passyunk Av & 20th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus 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 48 min.

168min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Bus - 17
17
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from 4th St & Caldwell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Caldwell St
    ID 24876
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Broad-Snyder Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passyunk Av & 20th St
    ID 631
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th St & Passyunk Av
    ID 21293
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    2nd-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    20th St & Market St
    ID 21317
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 9
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Downingtown

The distance between Chester, Philadelphia and Downingtown, Philadelphia is approximately 46.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Downingtown by bus 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 Chester

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Crum Lynne
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St
  • Av Of the States & 4th St

Public transit stations close to Downingtown, Philadelphia

Downingtown is located at Downingtown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av.

Train stations close to Downingtown:

  • Downingtown
  • Thorndale

Bus stations close to Downingtown:

  • Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
  • Lancaster Av & Hunt Av
  • Lancaster Av & Manor Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 37, 17 and KEYSTONE SERVICE

To get from Chester to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 37 bus from 4th St & Caldwell St station to Passyunk Av & 20th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17 bus 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 48 min.

168min
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Bus - 17
17
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from 4th St & Caldwell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Caldwell St
    ID 24876
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Broad-Snyder Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Passyunk Av & 20th St
    ID 631
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    20th St & Passyunk Av
    ID 21293
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    2nd-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    20th St & Market St
    ID 21317
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 9
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Downingtown?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line AIR, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chester to Downingtown?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line 17, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chester and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chester to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    The 37 bus line goes from 4th St & Caldwell St station near Chester to Broad-Snyder Via Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Downingtown station near Downingtown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chester and Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chester to get to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 37 bus from the 4th St & Caldwell St stop near Chester in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chester and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

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

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