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How to get from Princeton Junction to Downingtown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Princeton Junction to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Princeton Junction station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 135 bus from Pottstown Pk & Us 30 station to Lancaster Av & Hunt Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 135
135
Walk to Downingtown
Leaves from Princeton Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Princeton Junction
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exton
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pottstown Pk & Us 30
    ID 1585
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Cotesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Hunt Av
    ID 32531
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Downingtown
    Walk to
    Downingtown
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Princeton Junction to Downingtown

The distance between Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and Downingtown, Philadelphia is approximately 75.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Princeton Junction to Downingtown 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 Princeton Junction

Princeton Junction is located at Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Vaughn Dr at Alexander Rd.

Train stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton Junction
  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Vaughn Dr at Alexander Rd
  • Arrive Princeton Junction#
  • Lv Princeton Junction

Public transit stations close to Downingtown, Philadelphia

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

Train stations close to Downingtown:

  • Downingtown
  • Thorndale

Bus stations close to Downingtown:

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Downingtown?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 135.

  • Is there a direct train between Princeton Junction and Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Princeton Junction to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Washington station near Princeton Junction to 30th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Downingtown station near Downingtown in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Princeton Junction and Downingtown in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Princeton Junction to get to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Washington station near Princeton Junction in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Downingtown stop, which is closest to Downingtown in Philadelphia.

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