There are 6 ways to get from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal Atrain Air
1h 14m$13–24Drive 30.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 30.8 mi
45 min$6–9Line 135 bus, line 104 bus, line 108 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 Philadelphia Airport Terminal Abus 108
2h 56m$9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Downingtown to Philadelphia-PHL30.8 mi
45 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)taxi 30.8 mi
45 min$140–170Train via Downingtown
- Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal Atrain Air
1h 43m$6
Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train via Downingtown which costs $6 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via West Chester Transit Center and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Downingtown and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 40 miles. The road distance is 31 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $13 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS station.
Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $13 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 135 bus and line 104 bus and line 108 bus, which costs $9 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Airport Terminal A via Gray 30th St Station in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Philadelphia Airport Terminal A via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 2h 56m.
- 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
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Philadelphia Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Downingtown to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at West Chester Transit Center station.
Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 31 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Downingtown to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
There are 769+ hotels available in Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Downingtown and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








