Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Downingtown, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Downingtown, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Downingtown, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Downingtown, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Downingtown, PA | No tags |
Get from New York City to Downingtown
The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 559, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Downingtown by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from New York City to Downingtown?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Downingtown start from R 559. The average price for this train route is around R 1 597. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Downingtown?
The average train journey time from New York City to Downingtown is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 168 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 5m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Downingtown route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Downingtown?
The earliest train from New York City to Downingtown departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 23:23.
Which is the best train operator from New York City to Downingtown?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Downingtown?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from New York City to Downingtown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Downingtown?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New York City to Downingtown was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 416To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Downingtown as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 416 to R 10 085 for a train ticket from New York City to Downingtown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 416, which is on 2025-12-14.
