There are 3 ways to get from Downingtown to Hoboken by train, ferry, bus, or car
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Train, line 18 ferry
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service
- Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Lincoln Harborferry 18
3h 19mDrive 114 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Hobokencar 114 mi
2h 26m$20–29Line 104 bus, bus, line 18 ferry
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Lincoln Harborferry 18
5h 42m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Hoboken is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Hoboken is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $19 - $29.
The distance between Downingtown and Hoboken is 125 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Hoboken without a car is to train and line 18 ferry which takes 3h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Downingtown to Hoboken, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Hoboken is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Downingtown to Hoboken.
There are 3953+ hotels available in Hoboken.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Hoboken, NJ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Downingtown to Hoboken. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Midtown / W. 39th St., then take the line 18 ferry to Lincoln Harbor. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Lincoln Harbor via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Midtown / W. 39th St. in around 5h 42m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- nywaterway.com
Ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Lincoln Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.connexionz.net
Ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Lincoln Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.connexionz.net
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