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

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Willow Grove in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Thorndale station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WTR train and finally take the 55 bus from Old York Rd & Baeder Rd station to Willow Grove Park Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

145min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Train - WTR
WTR
Bus - 55
55
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - WTRWTR
    Wait for train
    WTR
    #302 - West Trenton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Noble
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old York Rd & Baeder Rd
    ID 16642
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Street Rd-Easton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Willow Grove Park Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Grove Park Mall
    ID 809
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PAO, WAR and 22

To get from Thorndale to Willow Grove in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Thorndale station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WAR train and finally take the 22 bus from Easton Rd & Mt Carmel Av station to Willow Grove Park Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

153min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Train - WAR
WAR
Bus - 22
22
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #404 - Warminster
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenside
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Easton Rd & Mt Carmel Av
    ID 15542
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Express Willow Grove
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Willow Grove Park Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Grove Park Mall
    ID 809
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale to Willow Grove

The distance between Thorndale, Philadelphia and Willow Grove, Philadelphia is approximately 51.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale to Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove, Philadelphia

Willow Grove is located at Willow Grove, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Easton Rd & Moreland Rd - Fs.

Train stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Crestmont
  • Rydal
  • Willow Grove

Bus stations close to Willow Grove:

  • Easton Rd & Moreland Rd - Fs
  • Moreland Rd & Easton Rd - Fs
  • Easton Rd & Moreland Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PAO, WAR and 22

To get from Thorndale to Willow Grove in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Thorndale station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WAR train and finally take the 22 bus from Easton Rd & Mt Carmel Av station to Willow Grove Park Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

153min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Train - WAR
WAR
Bus - 22
22
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thorndale
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - WARWAR
    Wait for train
    WAR
    #404 - Warminster
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glenside
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Easton Rd & Mt Carmel Av
    ID 15542
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Express Willow Grove
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Willow Grove Park Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Willow Grove Park Mall
    ID 809
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line WTR, Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale to Willow Grove?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line WAR, Bus line 22.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

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

    The PAO train line goes from Thorndale station near Thorndale to #514 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Willow Grove Park Mall station near Willow Grove in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Thorndale and Willow Grove in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the PAO train from the Thorndale station near Thorndale in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Willow Grove Park Mall stop, which is closest to Willow Grove in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Thorndale to Willow Grove?

    The ride from Thorndale to Willow Grove costs $11.25.

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