Question 1

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

When are trains the most crowded?

Accepted Answer

Trains departing from Philadelphia to Downingtown tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Question 3

Which train should you take from Philadelphia to Downingtown?

Accepted Answer

2 train services operate from Philadelphia to Downingtown.  Amtrak Keystone Service usually has more trains scheduled, with 9 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 Philadelphia to Downingtown?

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In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Philadelphia to Downingtown was $13.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. If you book your train tickets in advance, you may be able to snag an even cheaper deal!

Question 5

Is there a direct train from Philadelphia to Downingtown?

Accepted Answer

There are 10 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Philadelphia to Downingtown.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Downingtown to Philadelphia.

Question 6

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Downingtown?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Downingtown is approximately 29 miles, or 46 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes   37 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is  35 minutes.  It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Downingtown.

Question 7

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs Philadelphia at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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

Get around town with Moovit

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Find the best way to get to and from any station in Downingtown by public transit, courtesy of Moovit. Search now

Question 9

Where is the train station in Downingtown?

Accepted Answer

Downingtown has one train station.

Question 10

Where is the train station in Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There is one train station in Philadelphia.

Question 11

Prices as travel date approaches

Accepted Answer

The price of train trips from Philadelphia to Downingtown 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

Monthly average prices

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The price of a train ticket from Philadelphia to Downingtown remains pretty stable, regardless of when you plan to travel. Tickets on this route usually cost  throughout the year.

Question 13

Need a return trip from Downingtown to Philadelphia?

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Question 14

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.