How to get from National Park to Downingtown by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from National Park to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 455 bus from Hessian Ave at Girard Ave station to Haddonfield Patco station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATCO subway and finally take the PAO train from Jefferson Station station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to bus stationBus - 455
455
Subway - PATCOPATCO
Train - PAO
PAO
Leaves from Hessian Ave at Girard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hessian Ave at Girard Ave
    ID 19898
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Cherry Hill Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haddonfield Patco
    ID 15887
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Haddonfield
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - PATCOPATCO
    Wait for subway
    PATCO
    Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    8th St Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9501 - Thorndale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from National Park to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 455 bus from Hessian Ave at Girard Ave station to Rt-45 at Hunter St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 412 bus and finally take the PAO train from Jefferson Station station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to bus stationBus - 455
455
Bus - 412
412
Train - PAO
PAO
Leaves from Hessian Ave at Girard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hessian Ave at Girard Ave
    ID 19898
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Cherry Hill Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-45 at Hunter St
    ID 20212
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-45 at Newton Street
    ID 31943
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Phily Exp Via Brooklawn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9501 - Thorndale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from National Park to Downingtown

The distance between National Park, Philadelphia and Downingtown, Philadelphia is approximately 53.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National Park to Downingtown by bus, 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 National Park

National Park is located at National Park, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Hessian Ave at Girard Ave.

Bus stations close to National Park:

  • Hessian Ave at Girard Ave
  • Hessian Ave at Luther Ave#
  • Hessian Ave at Saint Johns Walk

Public transit stations close to Downingtown, Philadelphia

Downingtown is located at Downingtown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lancaster Av & Hunt Av.

Train stations close to Downingtown:

  • Downingtown
  • Thorndale

Bus stations close to Downingtown:

  • Lancaster Av & Hunt Av
  • Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
  • Lancaster Av & Aston Av

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from National Park to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 455 bus from Hessian Ave at Girard Ave station to Rt-45 at Hunter St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 412 bus and finally take the PAO train from Jefferson Station station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Walk to bus stationBus - 455
455
Bus - 412
412
Train - PAO
PAO
Leaves from Hessian Ave at Girard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hessian Ave at Girard Ave
    ID 19898
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Cherry Hill Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-45 at Hunter St
    ID 20212
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-45 at Newton Street
    ID 31943
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Phily Exp Via Brooklawn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9501 - Thorndale
  • 9
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from National Park to Downingtown?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 455, Bus line PATCO, Bus line PAO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from National Park to Downingtown?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 455, Bus line 412, Bus line PAO.

  • Is there a direct bus between National Park and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from National Park to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    The 455 bus line goes from Hessian Ave at Girard Ave station near National Park to Cherry Hill Mall station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Downingtown station near Downingtown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from National Park to Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between National Park and Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near National Park to get to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 455 bus from the Hessian Ave at Girard Ave stop near National Park in Philadelphia.

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

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

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