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

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Salem in Philadelphia, take the PAO train from Thorndale station to Suburban Station station. Next, take the 401 bus from Broad St at Cherry St station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min.

257min
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Bus - 401
401
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
    #516 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    Salem
  • 6
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    103 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PAO, 402 and 468

To get from Thorndale to Salem in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PAO train from Thorndale station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the 468 bus from Hollywood Ave at Hickory Ave# station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min.

286min
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Bus - 402
402
Bus - 468
468
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
    #516 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Carneys Point Salem County College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollywood Ave at Hickory Ave#
    ID 27995
    114 min
  • 7
    Bus - 468468
    Wait for bus
    468
    Woodstown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale to Salem

The distance between Thorndale, Philadelphia and Salem, Philadelphia is approximately 74.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale to Salem 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 Salem, Philadelphia

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

Bus stations close to Salem:

  • Yorke St at Magnolia St
  • Grant St at Eighth St
  • Grieves Pkwy 200'E Of Yorke St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PAO, 402 and 468

To get from Thorndale to Salem in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PAO train from Thorndale station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the 468 bus from Hollywood Ave at Hickory Ave# station to East Broadway at Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min.

286min
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Bus - 402
402
Bus - 468
468
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
    #516 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St at Cherry St
    ID 27947
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Carneys Point Salem County College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hollywood Ave at Hickory Ave#
    ID 27995
    114 min
  • 7
    Bus - 468468
    Wait for bus
    468
    Woodstown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station East Broadway at Union St
    Ride to bus station
    East Broadway at Union St
    ID 28098
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line 401.

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

    The alternative route takes 286 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line 402, Bus line 468.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

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

    The PAO train line goes from Thorndale station near Thorndale to #516 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till East Broadway at Union St station near Salem in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Thorndale and Salem in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 4 hr 17 min.

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

    Get off the train at the East Broadway at Union St stop, which is closest to Salem in Philadelphia.

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