There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Thorndale by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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 Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Thorndaletrain Pao
3h 43m$14–20Drive 29.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Thorndalecar 29.7 mi
47 min$6–8Bus, line 104 bus, line 135 bus
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- 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
4h 24m$17–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Thorndaletaxi 29.7 mi
47 min$130–160Bus, train via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Reading to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2642 / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
4h 26m$33–68
Reading to Thorndale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Thorndale is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Thorndale is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Thorndale. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FS via 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Reading and Thorndale is 91 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Thorndale without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 43m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Reading to Thorndale, including transfers.
Reading to Thorndale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Thorndale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Thorndale is 30 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Reading to Thorndale.
There are 83+ hotels available in Thorndale.
What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Thorndale, Chester County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reading to Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FS via Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, and West Chester Transit Center in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Thorndale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Grab a Cab
- Phone
- +1 610-478-1111
- Website
- grabacabpa.com
Reading Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +1 610-374-5111
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