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How to get fromDowningtown to Readingby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Downingtown to Reading by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Harrisburg

    best
    1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain train Keystone Service
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2642 / ...
    3h 27m
    $32–63

  2. Drive 31.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downingtown to Readingcar car 31.1 mi
    45 min
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downingtown to Readingtaxi taxi 31.1 mi
    45 min
    $140–170

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Downingtown to Jefferson Stationtrain train Pao
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    4h 3m
    $12–19

  5. Line 104 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    5h 30m
    $18–25

Downingtown to Reading by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Reading via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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