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

By bus and train

To get from Montgomery to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 96 bus from North Wales Rd & Main St station to Walnut St & 5th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LAN train and finally take the PAO train from Temple University station to Thorndale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

163min$11.25
Bus - 96
96
Train - LAN
LAN
Train - PAO
PAO
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from North Wales Rd & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montgomery
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St & 5th St
    ID 1665
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Wales
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #5205 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Temple University
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9501 - Thorndale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thorndale
    90 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Montgomery to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 96 bus from North Wales Rd & Main St station to Norristown Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the PAO train from Radnor station to Thorndale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

163min$5.75
Bus - 96
96
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - PAO
PAO
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from North Wales Rd & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montgomery
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Radnor
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Radnor
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9501 - Thorndale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thorndale
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montgomery to Thorndale

The distance between Montgomery, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 59.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montgomery 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 Montgomery

Montgomery is located at Montgomery, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is North Wales Rd & Main St.

Train stations close to Montgomery:

  • North Wales
  • Pennbrook
  • Lansdale

Bus stations close to Montgomery:

  • North Wales Rd & Main St
  • North Wales Rd & Yorktown Rd - Mbns
  • Main St & Oakland Av

Public transit stations close to Thorndale, Philadelphia

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd.

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd
  • Lincoln Hwy & James Buchanan Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - Mbns

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Montgomery to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 96 bus from North Wales Rd & Main St station to Norristown Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NHSL subway and finally take the PAO train from Radnor station to Thorndale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

163min$5.75
Bus - 96
96
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - PAO
PAO
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from North Wales Rd & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montgomery
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Norristown Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norristown Transportation Center
    ID 1649
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Radnor
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Radnor
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9501 - Thorndale
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thorndale
    53 min
  • 10
    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 Montgomery to Thorndale?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line LAN, Bus line PAO.

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

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line NHSL, Bus line PAO.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montgomery 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 43 min.

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

    The 96 bus line goes from Norristown Transportation Center station near Montgomery to Walnut St & 5th St 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 Montgomery to Thorndale in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Montgomery and Thorndale in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 96 bus from the Norristown Transportation Center stop near Montgomery in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Montgomery to Thorndale?

    The ride from Montgomery to Thorndale costs $11.25.

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