There are 5 ways to get from Temple University to Thorndale by train, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Suburban Station to Thorndaletrain Pao
2h 37m$6Line 104 bus, line 135 bus
- 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 6m$12Drive 34.7 mi
- Drive from Temple University to Thorndalecar 34.7 mi
59 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Temple University to Thorndaletaxi 34.7 mi
59 min$150–190Train via Lancaster Av & Stuart Av
- Take the train from Temple University to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
2h 50m$16–27
Temple University to Thorndale by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Temple University to Thorndale is to train which costs $6 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Temple University to Thorndale is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Temple University to Thorndale. However, there are services departing from Broad St & Montgomery Av and arriving at Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FS via 15th St & Market St - FS, 69th St Transit Center and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Temple University to Thorndale. However, there are services departing from Temple University and arriving at Thorndale via Suburban Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Temple University and Thorndale is 38 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.
The best way to get from Temple University to Thorndale without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Temple University to Thorndale, including transfers.
Temple University to Thorndale bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 69th St Transit Center station.
Temple University to Thorndale train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Suburban Station.
The best way to get from Temple University to Thorndale is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and line 135 bus, which costs $12 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Thorndale, Chester County, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Thorndale every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Temple University to Lincoln Hwy & Bondsville Rd - FS via Broad St & Montgomery Av, 15th St & Market St - FS, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center, and West Chester Transit Center in around 4h 6m.
- 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
Train from Temple University to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- $10–21
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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
Temple University to Thorndale bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at West Chester Transit Center station.
Temple University to Thorndale train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Thorndale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temple University to Thorndale is 35 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Temple University to Thorndale.
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