Question 1

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

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There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 2

When are trains the most crowded?

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Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Downingtown to Philadelphia. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Question 3

Which train should you take from Downingtown to Philadelphia?

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2 train services operate from Downingtown to Philadelphia.  Amtrak Keystone Service usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

Question 4

What is the price of a train ticket from Downingtown to Philadelphia?

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In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Downingtown to Philadelphia was €8.38. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Philadelphia if you book your train tickets at least 5 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra €0.10.

Question 5

Is there a direct train from Downingtown to Philadelphia?

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There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. 11 of these are direct connections to Philadelphia. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Philadelphia to Downingtown.

Question 6

How long is the train journey from Downingtown to Philadelphia?

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The distance between Downingtown and Philadelphia is approximately 29 miles, or 46 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes   42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is  36 minutes.  It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Philadelphia.

Question 7

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs Downingtown at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 8

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Question 9

Where is the train station in Philadelphia?

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Philadelphia receives travelers from Downingtown at its two active train stations.

Question 10

Where is the train station in Downingtown?

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There is one train station in Downingtown.

Question 11

Prices as travel date approaches

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The price of train trips from Downingtown to Philadelphia doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year, so you don’t need to book your tickets super far in advance. However, to avoid last-minute price surges or sold-out tickets, we recommend purchasing your train tickets at least 48 hours before departure.

Question 12

Average prices by travel date

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The average daily price of train tickets from Downingtown to Philadelphia is expected to stay consistent at around  in the upcoming month.

Question 13

Monthly avg. prices

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Taking the train from Downingtown to Philadelphia usually costs about the same throughout the year. In general, train ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around  whenever you decide to travel.

Question 14

Need a return trip from Philadelphia to Downingtown?

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Question 15

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.