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How to get fromThorndale to Philadelphia Zooby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Thorndale to Philadelphia Zoo by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thorndale to Suburban Stationtrain train Pao
    1h 51m
    $6

  2. Line 135 bus, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - FS to West Chester Transit Centerbus bus 135
    2. Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus bus 104
    3h 13m
    $9

  3. Drive 32.1 mi

    1. Drive from Thorndale to Philadelphia Zoocar car 32.1 mi
    55 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thorndale to Philadelphia Zootaxi taxi 32.1 mi
    55 min
    $140–180

  5. Line 135 bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - FS to Lancaster Av & Stuart Avbus bus 135
    2. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Drexel Station at 30th St to Lancaster Av & Wallace Sttram tram T1
    2h 22m
    $16–27

Thorndale to Philadelphia Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Thorndale, Chester County, PA, USA and Philadelphia Zoo, PA, USA?

SEPTA operates a train from Thorndale to Suburban Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - FS to Philadelphia Zoo via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center North Terminal, and 40th St & Spring Garden St in around 3h 13m.

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