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

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr station to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 124 bus from Market St & Schuylkill Av station to 13th St & Market St - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 124
124
Walk to Philadelphia
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
    ID 32587
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downingtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & Schuylkill Av
    ID 21529
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    13th-Market
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    13th St & Market St - Mbfs
    ID 1721
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Philadelphia
    Walk to
    Philadelphia
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Thorndale to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr station to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the MFL subway from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
    ID 32587
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downingtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 9
    Ride to subway station 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale to Philadelphia

The distance between Thorndale, Philadelphia and Philadelphia, Philadelphia is approximately 35.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale to Philadelphia 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

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

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Juniper St & Commerce St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St Station
  • City Hall
  • 15th St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • Market St at 13th St
  • Market St & 13th St

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Thorndale to Philadelphia in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr station to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the MFL subway from 30th St Station station to 13th St Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
    ID 32587
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downingtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30th St Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 9
    Ride to subway station 13th St Station
    Ride to subway station
    13th St Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale to Philadelphia?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 124.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line MFL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thorndale and Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thorndale to Philadelphia in Philadelphia?

    The 135 bus line goes from West Chester Transportation Center station near Thorndale to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 13th St & Market St - Mbfs station near Philadelphia in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Thorndale and Philadelphia in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 135 bus from the West Chester Transportation Center stop near Thorndale in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the bus at the 13th St & Market St - Mbfs stop, which is closest to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

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