How to get from University City to Downingtown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from University City to Downingtown in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & Schuykill Av 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 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS
    ID 21438
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    2nd-Spruce
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & Schuykill Av
    ID 32637
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 6
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from University City to Downingtown in Philadelphia: take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to train station
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from 30th Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 3
    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 University City to Downingtown

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Downingtown, Philadelphia is approximately 32.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City 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 University City

University City is located at University City, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is South St & Convention Av.

Bus stations close to University City:

  • South St & Convention Av
  • Civic Ctr Blvd & Health Sciences Dr - Fs
  • Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS

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 train

Take one direct train from University City to Downingtown in Philadelphia: take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to train station
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from 30th Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 3
    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 University City to Downingtown?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University City to Downingtown?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from University City to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    The 42 bus line goes from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station near University City to 2nd-Spruce 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 University City to Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between University City and Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 42 bus from the Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS stop near University City in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • When is the first train from University City to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    The first train from University City to Downingtown in Philadelphia is Keystone Service. It leaves the 30th Street station at 1:10 AM.

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