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How to get from Willow Grove to Thorndale by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Willow Grove to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the WAR train from Willow Grove station to Jefferson Station 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 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Walk to train stationTrain - WAR
WAR
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Willow Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Willow Grove
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #407 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    11th St Station
    50 yd • 1 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
    4 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
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Willow Grove to Thorndale

The distance between Willow Grove, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 52.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Willow Grove to Thorndale by 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 Willow Grove

Willow Grove is located at Willow Grove, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Moreland Rd & Center Av - Mbfs.

Train stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Roslyn
  • Willow Grove
  • Crestmont

Bus stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Moreland Rd & Center Av - Mbfs
  • Moreland Rd & Park Av
  • Moreland Rd & Coolidge Av - Mbfs

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Willow Grove to Thorndale?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line WAR, Bus line MFL, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct train between Willow Grove and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Willow Grove to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    The WAR train line goes from Willow Grove station near Willow Grove to #407 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till #407 - Center City Philadelphia station near Thorndale in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Willow Grove to Thorndale in Philadelphia by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Willow Grove and Thorndale in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Willow Grove to get to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get on the WAR train from the Willow Grove station near Willow Grove in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Willow Grove and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the #407 - Center City Philadelphia station, which is closest to Thorndale in Philadelphia.

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