How to get from Thorndale to Merchantville by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Merchantville in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr station to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the ACRL train from 30th Street station to Cherry Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - ACRL
Walk to Merchantville
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
    ID 32587
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downingtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - ACRLACRL
    Wait for train
    ACRL
    Atlantic City
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cherry Hill
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merchantville
    Walk to
    Merchantville
    2.04 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Thorndale to Merchantville in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr station to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the RLR light rail from Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Sta station to 36th Street Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Light Rail - RLR
Walk to Merchantville
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
    ID 32587
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downingtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Sta
    ID 30855
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Waterfront Enter Center
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    36th Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30870
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merchantville
    Walk to
    Merchantville
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale to Merchantville

The distance between Thorndale, Philadelphia and Merchantville, Philadelphia is approximately 50.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale to Merchantville 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 Thorndale

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr.

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs
  • Lincoln Hwy & Thorndale Shopping Center

Public transit stations close to Merchantville, Philadelphia

Merchantville is located at Merchantville, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is W Maple Ave at Morris St.

Subway stations close to Merchantville:

  • Collingswood

Train stations close to Merchantville:

  • Cherry Hill
  • Pennsauken Transit Center

Bus stations close to Merchantville:

  • W Maple Ave at Morris St
  • W Maple Ave 365' W Of Chapel Ave
  • W Maple Ave at Springfield Ave

Related Routes

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Thorndale to Merchantville in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr station to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the RLR light rail from Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Sta station to 36th Street Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Light Rail - RLR
Walk to Merchantville
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
    ID 32587
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downingtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Trenton Transit Center Light Rail Sta
    ID 30855
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RLRRLR
    Wait for light rail
    RLR
    Rvln Waterfront Enter Center
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    36th Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30870
    54 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merchantville
    Walk to
    Merchantville
    2.14 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale to Merchantville?

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line ACRL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale to Merchantville?

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line RLR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thorndale to Merchantville in Philadelphia?

    The 135 bus line goes from West Chester Transportation Center station near Thorndale to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Merchantville station near Merchantville in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Thorndale and Merchantville in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 3 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 135 bus from the West Chester Transportation Center stop near Thorndale in Philadelphia.

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

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

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