How to get from Lower Makefield to Thorndale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Lower Makefield to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 127 bus from W Trenton Av & Plaza Blvd - Mbfs station to Trenton Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PALMETTO train and finally take the PAO train from 30th Street station to Thorndale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to bus stationBus - 127
127
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Train - PAO
PAO
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from W Trenton Av & Plaza Blvd - Mbfs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Trenton Av & Plaza Blvd - Mbfs
    ID 28021
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 127127
    Wait for bus
    127
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trenton Transit Center
    ID 1754
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9501 - Thorndale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thorndale
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 127, TRE and PAO

To get from Lower Makefield to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 127 bus from W Trenton Av & Plaza Dr - FS station to Levittown Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the PAO train from 30th Street station to Thorndale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

197min$11.25
Bus - 127
127
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - PAO
PAO
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from W Trenton Av & Plaza Dr - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lower Makefield
  • 2
    Bus - 127127
    Wait for bus
    127
    Oxford Valley Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Levittown Station
    ID 32483
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Levittown-Tullytown
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #7204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    44 min
  • 7
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9501 - Thorndale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thorndale
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Makefield to Thorndale

The distance between Lower Makefield, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 71.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Makefield to Thorndale 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 Lower Makefield

Lower Makefield is located at Lower Makefield, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is W Trenton Av & Plaza Blvd - Mbfs.

Train stations close to Lower Makefield:

  • Yardley
  • Trenton

Bus stations close to Lower Makefield:

  • W Trenton Av & Plaza Blvd - Mbfs
  • W Trenton Av & Big Oak Rd
  • W Trenton Av & Stevens Dr - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Thorndale, Philadelphia

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - Mbns.

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - Mbns
  • Lancaster Hwy & Caln Village 2 - FS
  • Lincoln Hwy & Caln Village 1

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 127, TRE and PAO

To get from Lower Makefield to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 127 bus from W Trenton Av & Plaza Dr - FS station to Levittown Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the PAO train from 30th Street station to Thorndale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

197min$11.25
Bus - 127
127
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - PAO
PAO
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from W Trenton Av & Plaza Dr - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lower Makefield
  • 2
    Bus - 127127
    Wait for bus
    127
    Oxford Valley Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Levittown Station
    ID 32483
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Levittown-Tullytown
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #7204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    44 min
  • 7
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9501 - Thorndale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thorndale
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lower Makefield to Thorndale?

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 127, Bus line PALMETTO, Bus line PAO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lower Makefield to Thorndale?

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 127, Bus line TRE, Bus line PAO.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lower Makefield and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lower Makefield to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    The 127 bus line goes from W Trenton Av & Plaza Blvd - Mbfs station near Lower Makefield to Trenton Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Thorndale station near Thorndale in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Lower Makefield to Thorndale in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lower Makefield and Thorndale in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lower Makefield to get to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 127 bus from the W Trenton Av & Plaza Blvd - Mbfs stop near Lower Makefield in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lower Makefield and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

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

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