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

From Downingtown to National Park by bus and train

To get from Downingtown to National Park in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PAO train from Downingtown station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 412 bus and finally take the 455 bus from Broad St Between Hunter St/Red Bank Ave station to Hessian Ave at Girard Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 412
412
Bus - 455
455
Walk to National Park
Leaves from Downingtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downingtown
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9544 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 11th St
    ID 27953
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Glassboro Holly Dell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad Street at Red Bank Avenue
    ID 20211
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St Between Hunter St/Red Bank Ave
    ID 31942
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Paulsboro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hessian Ave at Girard Ave
    ID 19899
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to National Park
    Walk to
    National Park
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downingtown to National Park by bus and train via PAO and 412

To get from Downingtown to National Park in Philadelphia, take the PAO train from Downingtown station to Jefferson Station station. Next, take the 412 bus from Market St at 11th St station to Washington Ave at Park Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 412
412
Walk to National Park
Leaves from Downingtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downingtown
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9544 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 11th St
    ID 27953
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Glassboro Holly Dell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave at Park Ave
    ID 20228
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to National Park
    Walk to
    National Park
    2.03 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downingtown to National Park

The distance between Downingtown, Philadelphia and National Park, Philadelphia is approximately 47.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downingtown to National Park 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 Downingtown

Downingtown is located at Downingtown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Downingtown.

Train stations close to Downingtown:

  • Downingtown
  • Thorndale

Bus stations close to Downingtown:

  • Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
  • Lancaster Av & Hunt Av
  • Lancaster Av & Manor Av

Public transit stations close to National Park, Philadelphia

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

Subway stations close to National Park:

  • NRG Station

Bus stations close to National Park:

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

Alternative route from Downingtown to National Park by bus and train via PAO and 412

To get from Downingtown to National Park in Philadelphia, take the PAO train from Downingtown station to Jefferson Station station. Next, take the 412 bus from Market St at 11th St station to Washington Ave at Park Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 412
412
Walk to National Park
Leaves from Downingtown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downingtown
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #9544 - Temple University
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at 11th St
    ID 27953
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 412412
    Wait for bus
    412
    Glassboro Holly Dell
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave at Park Ave
    ID 20228
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to National Park
    Walk to
    National Park
    2.03 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line 412, Bus line 455.

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

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line 412.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

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

    The PAO train line goes from #9544 - Temple University station near Downingtown to Jefferson Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Jefferson Station station near National Park in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Downingtown and National Park in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the PAO train from the #9544 - Temple University station near Downingtown in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Jefferson Station stop, which is closest to National Park in Philadelphia.

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