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

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Schuylkill in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PAO train from Thorndale station to Malvern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 92 bus and finally take the 139 bus from Plaza at King Of Prussia station to Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

154min$5.75
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Bus - 92
92
Bus - 139
139
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
    Malvern
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St & Warren Av
    ID 1834
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    King Of Prussia
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plaza at King Of Prussia
    ID 1827
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Limerick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd
    ID 28862
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PAO, 125 and 139

To get from Thorndale to Schuylkill 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 125 bus and finally take the 139 bus from North Gulph Rd & Freedom Business Ctr Dr station to Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

188min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Bus - 125
125
Bus - 139
139
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Gulph Rd & Freedom Business Ctr Dr
    ID 10909
    50 min
  • 7
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Limerick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd
    ID 28862
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale to Schuylkill

The distance between Thorndale, Philadelphia and Schuylkill, Philadelphia is approximately 30.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale to Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill, Philadelphia

Schuylkill is located at Schuylkill, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Valley Forge Rd & Ferry Ln.

Bus stations close to Schuylkill:

  • Valley Forge Rd & Ferry Ln
  • Valley Forge Rd & Country Club Rd - FS
  • Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PAO, 125 and 139

To get from Thorndale to Schuylkill 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 125 bus and finally take the 139 bus from North Gulph Rd & Freedom Business Ctr Dr station to Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

188min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - PAO
PAO
Bus - 125
125
Bus - 139
139
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Gulph Rd & Freedom Business Ctr Dr
    ID 10909
    50 min
  • 7
    Bus - 139139
    Wait for bus
    139
    Limerick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd
    ID 28862
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line 92, Bus line 139.

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

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line 125, Bus line 139.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thorndale to Schuylkill 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 2 bus lines till Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd station near Schuylkill in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Thorndale and Schuylkill in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Valley Forge Rd & Lafayette Rd stop, which is closest to Schuylkill in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Thorndale to Schuylkill?

    The ride from Thorndale to Schuylkill costs $5.75.

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