How to get from Chester County to Philadelphia by metro and train?

Chester County to Philadelphia - Train Schedule

The PAO train from Chester County to Philadelphia departs once a day at 8:25 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 40 min.

From Chester County to Philadelphia by metro and train

To get from Chester County to Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the PAO train from Thorndale station to Paoli station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the T3 metro from 30th St station to 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The metro and train schedule from Chester County may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Philadelphia on the Moovit app.

100min
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Metro - T3
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thorndale
    1.03 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
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  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    30th St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - T3
    Wait for metro
    T3
    13th-Market
  • 8
    Ride to metro station 13th St
    Ride to metro station
    13th St
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    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester County to Philadelphia

The distance between Chester County and Philadelphia is approximately 36.67 mi, which can typically be traveled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester County to Philadelphia by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from Chester County to Philadelphia

To check the metro and train schedule from Chester County to Philadelphia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chester County) and destination (Philadelphia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester County to Philadelphia?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Train line PAO, Train line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Metro line T3.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester County and Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester County to Philadelphia?

    The PAO train line goes from Thorndale station near Chester County in West Bradford to Paoli station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Paoli station near Philadelphia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester County to Philadelphia by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Chester County and Philadelphia by train and metro is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chester County to get to Philadelphia?

    Get on the PAO train from the Thorndale station near Chester County in West Bradford.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between Chester County and Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Paoli station, which is closest to Philadelphia.

  • When is the last train from Chester County to Philadelphia?

    The last train from Chester County in West Bradford to Philadelphia in Philadelphia is the Paoli/Thorndale Line line. It leaves the Thorndale station at 4:07 PM.

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