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How to get fromDurham to Downingtownby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Durham to Downingtown by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    6h 7m
    $86–398

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Suburban Station to Downingtowntrain train Pao
    14h 29m
    $64–124

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train Keystone Service
    11h 12m
    $150–316

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    13h 6m
    $68–122

  5. Drive 373.4 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Downingtowncar car 373.4 mi
    6h 52m
    $69–99

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GSO - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    6h 11m
    $149–698

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    7h 19m
    $217–1,028

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    7h 35m
    $607–1,318

  9. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    7h 47m
    $216–876

  10. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    8h 7m
    $102–446

Durham to Downingtown by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Downingtown Amtrak via 30th Street Station in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform, and West Chester Transit Center in around 13h 6m.

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