There are 3 ways to get from South Plainfield to Downingtown by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via Trenton
best- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 41m$23–66Drive 90.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Plainfield to Downingtowncar 90.6 mi
1h 53m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 42m$28–635
South Plainfield to Downingtown by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Plainfield to Downingtown is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from South Plainfield to Downingtown is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from South Plainfield to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Downingtown Amtrak via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between South Plainfield and Downingtown is 101 miles. The road distance is 91.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Plainfield to Downingtown without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 3h 41m and costs $23 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from South Plainfield to Downingtown, including transfers.
South Plainfield to Downingtown train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
South Plainfield to Downingtown train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Plainfield to Downingtown is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from South Plainfield to Downingtown.
There are 96+ hotels available in Downingtown.
What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Downingtown Amtrak via Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, Metuchen, Trenton Transit Center, and Trenton in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
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