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How to get fromDowningtown to Bala Cynwydby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Downingtown to Ardmoretrain train Pao
    1h 20m
    $11–19

  2. Drive 30.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downingtown to Bala Cynwydcar car 30.4 mi
    40 min
    $6–8

  3. Train, line 38 bus

    1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service
    2. Take the bus from Ben Franklin Pkwy & 22nd St to Belmont Av & Ford Rdbus bus 38
    1h 41m
    $13–24

  4. Line 135 bus, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to West Chester Transit Centerbus bus 135
    2. Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus bus 104
    2h 23m
    $9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downingtown to Bala Cynwydtaxi taxi 30.4 mi
    40 min
    $130–170

  6. Train, line 44 bus

    1. Take the train from Downingtown to Suburban Stationtrain train Pao
    2. Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St to Old Lancaster Rd & Gramercy Rdbus bus 44
    2h 6m
    $6

Downingtown to Bala Cynwyd by train, foot, and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a train from Downingtown to Ardmore every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 min. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to City Av & Bala Av via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, and 69th St Transit Center North Terminal in around 2h 23m.

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