There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Downingtown by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Downingtowntrain Pao
3h 33m$15–21Drive 30.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Downingtowncar 30.1 mi
46 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Downingtowntaxi 30.1 mi
46 min$130–170Bus, train via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Reading to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2642 / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 35m$32–66Bus, line 104 bus
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center to West Chester Transit Centerbus 104
5h$18–24
Reading to Downingtown by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Downingtown is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Downingtown is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Reading and Downingtown is 88 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Downingtown without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 33m and costs $15 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Reading to Downingtown, including transfers.
Reading to Downingtown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Downingtown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Downingtown is 30 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Reading to Downingtown.
There are 96+ hotels available in Downingtown.
What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reading to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, and West Chester Transit Center in around 5h.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Downingtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Reading to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 69th St Transit Center to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Grab a Cab
- Phone
- +1 610-478-1111
- Website
- grabacabpa.com
Reading Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +1 610-374-5111
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