How to get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown by train?

By train

To get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown in Philadelphia, take the AIR train from Airport Terminal B station to 30th Street station. Next, take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - AIR
AIR
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Airport Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)
  • 2
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #4702 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 108 bus from Airport Terminal B station to 69th Street Transportation Center 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 10 min.

130min
Bus - 108
108
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Airport Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)
  • 2
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 8
    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 Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown

The distance between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl), Philadelphia and Downingtown, Philadelphia is approximately 39.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)

Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) is located at Philadelphia International Airport (Phl), Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Airport Terminal A.

Train stations close to Philadelphia International Airport (Phl):

  • Airport Terminal A
  • Eastwick
  • Airport Terminal C D

Bus stations close to Philadelphia International Airport (Phl):

  • Philadelphia International Airport

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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 108 bus from Airport Terminal B station to 69th Street Transportation Center 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 10 min.

130min
Bus - 108
108
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Airport Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Philadelphia International Airport (Phl)
  • 2
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 8
    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 Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 108, Bus line MFL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct train between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    The AIR train line goes from #4702 - Center City Philadelphia station near Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Downingtown station near Downingtown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to Downingtown in Philadelphia by train?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) and Downingtown in Philadelphia by train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) to get to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the AIR train from the #4702 - Center City Philadelphia station near Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Philadelphia International Airport (Phl) and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

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

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