There are 4 ways to get from Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thorndale to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
1h 12m$3Line 135 bus, line 104 bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey 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 & Schuykill Avbus 21
2h 41m$9Drive 33.5 mi
- Drive from Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Stationcar 33.5 mi
58 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Stationtaxi 33.5 mi
58 min$150–180
Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station is to train which costs $3 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd - FS and arriving at Chestnut St & Schuykill Av via West Chester Transit Center and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thorndale and arriving at Gray 30th St Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Thorndale Station (SEPTA) and 30th Street Station is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.
The best way to get from Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $3.
The train from Thorndale to Gray 30th St Station takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd - FS station.
Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Thorndale station.
The best way to get from Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 135 bus and line 104 bus and line 21 bus, which costs $9 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Thorndale Station (SEPTA), PA, USA and 30th Street Station, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Thorndale to Gray 30th St Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd - FS to 30th Street Station via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, and Chestnut St & Schuykill Av in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Thorndale to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Lincoln Hwy & S Bailey Rd - FS to West Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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 & Schuykill Av
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
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More Questions & Answers
Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at West Chester Transit Center station.
Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station is 34 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Thorndale Station (SEPTA) to 30th Street Station.
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