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How to get from Glenside to Downingtown by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Glenside to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the WAR train from Glenside station to Jefferson Station 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 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Glenside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenside
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #407 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    11th St Station
    50 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
    4 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 Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Glenside to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WAR train from Glenside station to Temple University 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 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Glenside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenside
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #403 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Temple University
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    15 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
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Public transit directions from Glenside to Downingtown

The distance between Glenside, Philadelphia and Downingtown, Philadelphia is approximately 44.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenside to Downingtown by 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 Glenside

Glenside is located at Glenside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Easton Rd & Glenside Av.

Train stations close to Glenside:

  • Noble
  • Ardsley
  • Jenkintown Wyncote

Bus stations close to Glenside:

  • Easton Rd & Glenside Av
  • Glenside Av & Easton Rd
  • Easton Rd & Wesley Av

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

By train

To get from Glenside to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the WAR train from Glenside station to Temple University 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 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from Glenside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenside
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #403 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Temple University
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9701 - Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    15 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line MFL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line TRE, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct train between Glenside and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glenside to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    The WAR train line goes from Glenside station near Glenside to #407 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Downingtown station near Downingtown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Glenside and Downingtown in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glenside to get to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the WAR train from the Glenside station near Glenside in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glenside and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

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

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