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How to get from Thorndale to Princeton Junction by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 NC train from Trenton station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - NC
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
    Trenton
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trenton
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    New York Penn Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 135, KEYSTONE SERVICE and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Thorndale to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 30th Street station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale to Princeton Junction

The distance between Thorndale, Philadelphia and Princeton Junction, Philadelphia is approximately 76.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale to Princeton Junction 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 Princeton Junction, Philadelphia

Princeton Junction is located at Princeton Junction, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive.

Train stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton Junction
  • Princeton

Bus stations close to Princeton Junction:

  • Princeton Junction on Vaughn Drive
  • Lv Princeton Junction
  • Arrive Princeton Junction#

Alternative route by bus and train via 135, KEYSTONE SERVICE and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Thorndale to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from 30th Street station to Princeton Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Princeton Junction
    Ride to train station
    Princeton Junction
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale to Princeton Junction?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line NC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale to Princeton Junction?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thorndale to Princeton Junction 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 2 train lines till Princeton Junction station near Princeton Junction in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Thorndale and Princeton Junction in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Princeton Junction station, which is closest to Princeton Junction in Philadelphia.

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