There are 5 ways to get from Downingtown to Jim Thorpe by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Jim Thorpebus
4h 39m$45–86Drive 72.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Jim Thorpecar 72.8 mi
1h 43m$14–20Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Jim Thorpebus
5h 13m$40–71Train, bus via Philadelphia #2
- Take the train from Downingtown to Jefferson Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Allentownbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Jim Thorpebus
5h 53m$18–39Line 104 bus, bus
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Jim Thorpebus
6h 45m$46–77
Downingtown to Jim Thorpe by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Jim Thorpe is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Jim Thorpe is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Jim Thorpe. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Jim Thorpe via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia 30th St Station and Allentown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Downingtown and Jim Thorpe is 117 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Jim Thorpe without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Downingtown to Jim Thorpe, including transfers.
Downingtown to Jim Thorpe bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from West Chester Transit Center station.
Downingtown to Jim Thorpe bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Jim Thorpe is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Downingtown to Jim Thorpe.
There are 300+ hotels available in Jim Thorpe.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Jim Thorpe, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Jim Thorpe via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Market St & 30th St, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Allentown Transportation Center, and Allentown in around 6h 45m.
- 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
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
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