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How to get fromBethesda to Downingtownby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Downingtown by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train Keystone Service
    4h
    $52–113

  2. Drive 117.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bethesda to Downingtowncar car 117.9 mi
    2h 24m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    2. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtowntrain train Pao
    7h 28m
    $35–81

  4. Bus, line 104 bus, line 135 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Market St & 11th St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center to West Chester Transit Centerbus bus 104
    5. Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lancaster Av & Green St - FSbus bus 135
    7h 30m
    $31–53

Bethesda to Downingtown by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Downingtown Amtrak via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, and West Chester Transit Center in around 7h 30m.

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