There are 3 ways to get from Ridgewood to Downingtown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 50m$68–113Drive 118.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgewood to Downingtowncar 118.9 mi
2h 35m$21–30Bus, line 104 bus, line 135 bus
- Take the bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to 6 Av/W 35 Stbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Market St & 11th St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to West Chester Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lancaster Av & Green St - FSbus 135
7h 2m$32–55
Ridgewood to Downingtown by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Downingtown is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Downingtown is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgewood to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av and arriving at Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via New York Midtown, Market St & 11th St, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ridgewood to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and arriving at Downingtown Amtrak via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Ridgewood and Downingtown is 130 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Downingtown without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ridgewood to Downingtown, including transfers.
Ridgewood to Downingtown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av station.
Ridgewood to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Downingtown is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus and line 135 bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Ridgewood, Queens County, NY, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via 6 Av/W 35 St, New York Midtown, 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 7h 2m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to 6 Av/W 35 St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Market St & 11th St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Ridgewood to Downingtown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 35 St station.
Ridgewood to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Downingtown Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgewood to Downingtown is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ridgewood to Downingtown.
There are 91+ hotels available in Downingtown.