There are 6 ways to get from Downingtown to Independence Hall by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train
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Train via 5th St/Independence Hall (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service
52 min$12–22Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Downingtown to Suburban Stationtrain Pao
1h 36m$3Line 135 bus, line 104 bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to West Chester Transit Centerbus 135
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 6th Stbus 21
2h 46m$9Drive 32.1 mi
- Drive from Downingtown to Independence Hallcar 32.1 mi
55 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Downingtown to Independence Halltaxi 32.1 mi
55 min$140–180Train
- Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
1h 35m$6
Downingtown to Independence Hall by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Independence Hall is to train which costs $3 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Independence Hall is to train via 5th St/Independence Hall which takes 52 min and costs $11 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Independence Hall. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Chestnut St & 6th St via West Chester Transit Center and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downingtown and arriving at Suburban Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Downingtown and Independence Hall is 34 miles. The road distance is 32.3 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Independence Hall without a car is to train via 5th St/Independence Hall which takes 52 min and costs $11 - $23.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Downingtown to Independence Hall, including transfers.
Downingtown to Independence Hall bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS station.
Downingtown to Independence Hall train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Independence Hall is to train via 5th St/Independence Hall which takes 52 min and costs $11 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 135 bus and line 104 bus and line 21 bus, which costs $9 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Independence Hall, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $8–20 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Independence Hall via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, and Chestnut St & 6th St in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Downingtown to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 6th St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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More Questions & Answers
Downingtown to Independence Hall bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at West Chester Transit Center station.
Downingtown to Independence Hall train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Independence Hall is 32 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Downingtown to Independence Hall.
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