How to get from Norristown to Thorndale by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Norristown to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the NHSL subway from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 104 bus and finally take the 135 bus from Westchester Transportation Center station to Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

144min$3.00
Walk to subway stationSubway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Bus - 104
104
Bus - 135
135
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    43 min
  • 6
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Cotesville
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs
    ID 32539
    33 min
  • 8
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By subway and train

To get from Norristown to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the NHSL subway from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station to Radnor station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Ardmore Station station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to subway stationSubway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Radnor
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Radnor
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardmore Station
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norristown to Thorndale

The distance between Norristown, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 47.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norristown to Thorndale by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Norristown

Norristown is located at Norristown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Norristown T.C..

Subway stations close to Norristown:

  • Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
  • Bridgeport

Train stations close to Norristown:

  • Norristown T.C.
  • Main Street
  • Norristown Elm Street

Bus stations close to Norristown:

  • Norristown Transportation Center
  • Dekalb St & Schuylkill Av
  • Airy St & Swede St

Public transit stations close to Thorndale, Philadelphia

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

Related Routes

By subway and train

To get from Norristown to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the NHSL subway from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station to Radnor station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Ardmore Station station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Walk to subway stationSubway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Radnor
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Radnor
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ardmore Station
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line 104, Bus line 135.

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

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line PAO, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Norristown and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Norristown to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    The NHSL subway line goes from Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station near Norristown to 69th Street Transportation Center Local station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Thorndale station near Thorndale in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Norristown and Thorndale in Philadelphia by subway and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Norristown to get to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NHSL subway from the Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station near Norristown in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Norristown and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get off the subway at the Thorndale stop, which is closest to Thorndale in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the subway fare from Norristown to Thorndale?

    The ride from Norristown to Thorndale costs $3.00.

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