There are 5 ways to get from Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market by train, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Thorndale to Suburban Stationtrain Pao
1h 26m$3Line 135 bus, line 104 bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - FS to West Chester Transit Centerbus 135
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus 21
2h 49m$9Drive 34 mi
- Drive from Thorndale to Reading Terminal Marketcar 34 mi
59 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thorndale to Reading Terminal Markettaxi 34 mi
59 min$150–190Train via Lancaster Av & Stuart Av (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service
1h 54m$16–27
Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market is to train which costs $3 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - FS and arriving at Chestnut St & 12th St via West Chester Transit Center and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thorndale and arriving at Suburban Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Thorndale and Reading Terminal Market is 36 miles. The road distance is 34.2 miles.
The best way to get from Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $3.
The train from Thorndale to Suburban Station takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - FS station.
Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Thorndale station.
The best way to get from Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 135 bus and line 104 bus and line 21 bus, which costs $9 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Thorndale, Chester County, PA, USA and Reading Terminal Market, 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 Reading Terminal Market via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, and Chestnut St & 12th St in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Thorndale to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Lincoln Hwy & Marshallton Rd - FS to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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More Questions & Answers
Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at West Chester Transit Center station.
Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market is 34 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Thorndale to Reading Terminal Market.
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