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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Salem to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 401 bus from East Broadway at Union St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Bus - 401
401
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from East Broadway at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5th St Station
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 9
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Salem to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 401 bus from East Broadway at Union St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Bus - 401
401
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from East Broadway at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9773 - Trenton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem to Downingtown

The distance between Salem, Philadelphia and Downingtown, Philadelphia is approximately 72.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem 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 Salem

Salem is located at Salem, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broadway at Yorke St.

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • Broadway at Yorke St
  • East Broadway at Ninth St
  • East Broadway at Eakin St

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

By bus and train

To get from Salem to Downingtown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 401 bus from East Broadway at Union St station to 6th St at Race St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from 30th Street station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Bus - 401
401
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Leaves from East Broadway at Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem
  • 2
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th St at Race St
    ID 27961
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9773 - Trenton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station Downingtown
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Downingtown?

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 401, Bus line MFL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem to Downingtown?

    The alternative route takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 401, Bus line TRE, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salem 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 4 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salem to Downingtown in Philadelphia?

    The 401 bus line goes from Philadelphia station near Salem to 6th St at Race St 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 Salem to Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Salem and Downingtown in Philadelphia by bus, subway and train is about 4 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 401 bus from the Philadelphia stop near Salem in Philadelphia.

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

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

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