There are 7 ways to get from James Madison University to Downingtown by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
7h 4m$117–181Drive 233.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from James Madison University to Downingtowncar 233.3 mi
4h 50m$40–58Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
6h 46m$996–1,112Bus, train via Wilmington
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Wil
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtowntrain Pao
10h 42m$55–74Bus
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
10h 56m$58–87Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain
7h 16m$98–393Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
7h 54m$120–618
James Madison University to Downingtown by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from James Madison University to Downingtown is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from James Madison University to Downingtown is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from James Madison University to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Goodwin Transit Center and arriving at Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Washington Union Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between James Madison University and Downingtown is 308 miles. The road distance is 234.6 miles.
The best way to get from James Madison University to Downingtown without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 4m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from James Madison University to Downingtown, including transfers.
James Madison University to Downingtown bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Goodwin Transit Center station.
James Madison University to Downingtown bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between James Madison University to Downingtown is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from James Madison University to Downingtown.
There are 91+ hotels available in Downingtown.
What companies run services between James Madison University, VA, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from James Madison University to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Goodwin Transit Center, 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 10h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Downingtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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