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The average bus between Downingtown and Reading takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downingtown to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Downingtown and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downingtown is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at West Chester Transit Center and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Reading. However, there are services departing from West Chester Transit Center station and arriving at Reading station via 69th St Transit Center station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Downingtown to Reading bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from West Chester Transit Center station.
Downingtown to Reading bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Downingtown and Reading is 41.2 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Reading via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 5h 40m.
