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How to get fromChester to Downingtownby train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Downingtown by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Wil
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train Keystone Service
    2h 13m
    $13–24

  2. Drive 25 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Downingtowncar car 25 mi
    38 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 118 bus, line 104 bus, line 135 bus

    1. Take the bus from 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr to Chapel Rd & Newtown Street Rd - FSbus bus 118
    2. Take the bus from West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln to West Chester Transit Centerbus bus 104
    3. Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lancaster Av & Green St - FSbus bus 135
    2h 58m
    $9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chester to Downingtowntaxi taxi 25 mi
    38 min
    $110–140

  5. Train via Gray 30th St Station

    1. Take the train from Chester Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Wil
    2. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtowntrain train Pao
    2h 41m
    $6

  6. Line 113 bus, line 104 bus, line 135 bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd St & Madison St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus bus 113
    2. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center to West Chester Transit Centerbus bus 104
    3. Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lancaster Av & Green St - FSbus bus 135
    3h 31m
    $9

Chester to Downingtown by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Downingtown Amtrak via 30th Street Station in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Chapel Rd & Newtown Street Rd - FS, West Chester Pk & Clyde Ln, and West Chester Transit Center in around 2h 58m.

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