How to get from Downingtown to Chester, PA by train?

From Downingtown to Chester, PA by train

To get from Downingtown to Chester, PA in Chester, take the PAO train from Downingtown station to 30th Street station. Next, take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

115min$9.25
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester, PA
Leaves from Downingtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downingtown
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    # - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    71 min
  • 4
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    # - Marcus Hook
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chester, PA
    Walk to
    Chester, PA
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downingtown to Chester, PA

The distance between Downingtown, Chester and Chester, PA, Chester is approximately 44.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downingtown to Chester, PA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downingtown

Downingtown is located at Downingtown, Chester and the nearest public transit station is Lancaster Av & Stuart Av.

Train stations close to Downingtown:

  • Thorndale

Bus stations close to Downingtown:

  • Lancaster Av & Stuart Av
  • Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
  • Lancaster Av & Downing Av

Public transit stations close to Chester, PA, Chester

Chester, PA is located at Chester, PA, Chester and the nearest public transit station is Welsh St & 7th St.

Train stations close to Chester, PA:

  • Ridley Park
  • Highland Avenue
  • Crum Lynne

Bus stations close to Chester, PA:

  • Welsh St & 7th St
  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 3rd St & Madison St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Train line PAO, Train line WIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Downingtown and Chester, PA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Downingtown to Chester, PA?

    The PAO train line goes from # - Temple University station near Downingtown in Downingtown to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 30th Street station near Chester, PA in Chester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downingtown to Chester, PA by train?

    The total travel time between Downingtown in Downingtown and Chester, PA in Chester by train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Downingtown to get to Chester, PA?

    Get on the PAO train from the # - Temple University station near Downingtown in Downingtown.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Downingtown and Chester, PA?

    Get off the train at the 30th Street station, which is closest to Chester, PA in Chester.

  • How much is the train fare from Downingtown to Chester, PA?

    The ride from Downingtown to Chester, PA costs $9.25.

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