There are 5 ways to get from Norristown to Thorndale by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Subway, line 104 bus, line 135 bus
best- Take the subway from Norristown Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centersubway M1
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center to West Chester Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FSbus 135
3h 16m$9Drive 25.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norristown to Thorndalecar 25.6 mi
33 min$5–7Train
- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Nor
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 25m$15–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Norristown to Thorndaletaxi 25.6 mi
33 min$110–140Line 92 bus, line 135 bus
- Take the bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to West Chester Transit Centerbus 92
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FSbus 135
3h 52m$9
Norristown to Thorndale by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norristown to Thorndale is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Norristown to Thorndale is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Norristown to Thorndale. However, there are services departing from Norristown Transit Center and arriving at Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FS via Plaza at King of Prussia and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Norristown to Thorndale. However, there are services departing from Norristown Elm Street and arriving at Downingtown Amtrak via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Norristown and Thorndale is 48 miles. The road distance is 25.8 miles.
The best way to get from Norristown to Thorndale without a car is to subway and line 104 bus and line 135 bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $9.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Norristown to Thorndale, including transfers.
Norristown to Thorndale bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Plaza at King of Prussia station.
Norristown to Thorndale train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Norristown Elm Street station.
The best way to get from Norristown to Thorndale is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $14 - $27. Alternatively, you can line 92 bus and line 135 bus, which costs $9 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Norristown, PA, USA and Thorndale, Chester County, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Norristown Elm Street to Lancaster Hwy & Caln Village 2 - FS via 30th Street Station, Downingtown Amtrak, and Lancaster Av & Stuart Av in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norristown Transit Center to Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FS via Plaza at King of Prussia and West Chester Transit Center in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Subway from Norristown Transit Center to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 69th St Transit Center to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Plaza at King of Prussia to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Norristown to Thorndale bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at West Chester Transit Center station.
Norristown to Thorndale train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norristown to Thorndale is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Norristown to Thorndale.
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