How to get from Elizabeth to Thorndale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elizabeth to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton 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 Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min.

217min
Train - NC
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 135
135
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exton
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pottstown Pk & Us 30
    ID 1585
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Cotesville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs
    ID 32539
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Elizabeth to Thorndale in Philadelphia, take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton station. Next, take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Trenton station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Train - NC
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elizabeth to Thorndale

The distance between Elizabeth, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 110.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 217 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth to Thorndale 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 Thorndale, Philadelphia

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd.

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd
  • Lincoln Hwy & N Bailey Rd - Mbns
  • Lincoln Hwy & Bailey Rd - Mbfs

Related Routes

By train

To get from Elizabeth to Thorndale in Philadelphia, take the NC train from Elizabeth station to Trenton station. Next, take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Trenton station to Downingtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min.

210min
Train - NC
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    Trenton Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Trenton
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downingtown
    74 min
  • 7
    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 Elizabeth to Thorndale?

    The fastest way takes 217 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 135.

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

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elizabeth to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    The NC train line goes from Trenton Transit Center station near Elizabeth to Trenton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Trenton station near Thorndale in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Elizabeth and Thorndale in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 3 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the NC train from the Trenton Transit Center station near Elizabeth in Philadelphia.

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

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

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