How much is the train ticket from Downingtown to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Downingtown to Philadelphia start from $16. The average price for this train route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Downingtown to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from Downingtown to Philadelphia is 43m, covering a distance of 29 miles (46 km). The quickest train can get you there in 36m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Downingtown to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Downingtown to Philadelphia?

The earliest train departs from Downingtown to Philadelphia at 6:05am. And the latest train departs at 10:20pm.

Train Downingtown to Philadelphia from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Downingtown to Philadelphia on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:12pm	Downingtown, PA	45m	1:57pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:46pm	Downingtown, PA	40m	8:26pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	4:13pm	Downingtown, PA	45m	4:58pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:27pm	Downingtown, PA	49m	6:16pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:35pm	Downingtown, PA	43m	7:18pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Downingtown to Philadelphia on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:26am	Downingtown, PA	39m	9:05am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:25am	Downingtown, PA	40m	11:05am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:25pm	Downingtown, PA	40m	1:05pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	3:11pm	Downingtown, PA	44m	3:55pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:10pm	Downingtown, PA	39m	6:49pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Downingtown to Philadelphia on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:05am	Downingtown, PA	40m	6:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:05am	Downingtown, PA	36m	10:41am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:05am	Downingtown, PA	1h 3m	7:08am	North Philadelphia Station	No tags
Train	6:57am	Downingtown, PA	43m	7:40am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:47am	Downingtown, PA	46m	8:33am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Downingtown to Philadelphia on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:05am	Downingtown, PA	40m	6:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	10:05am	Downingtown, PA	36m	10:41am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:05am	Downingtown, PA	1h 3m	7:08am	North Philadelphia Station	No tags
Train	6:57am	Downingtown, PA	43m	7:40am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:47am	Downingtown, PA	46m	8:33am	30th Street Station	No tags

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Get from Downingtown to Philadelphia

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

43mAverage Duration

29 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $16

Amtrak Downingtown Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Very easy to do even for someone who doesn’t travel by train very often

Kimberly M.

March 25, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Downingtown to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Downingtown to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Downingtown to Philadelphia start from $16. The average price for this train route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Downingtown to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Downingtown to Philadelphia is 43m, covering a distance of 29 miles (46 km). The quickest train can get you there in 36m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Downingtown to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Downingtown to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Downingtown to Philadelphia at 6:05am. And the latest train departs at 10:20pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/10

$14

12/11

$14

Today

$14

12/13

$15

12/14

$15

12/15

$14

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$14

12/17

$14

The cheapest trip from Downingtown to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Downingtown to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $19 for a train ticket from Downingtown to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-12-15.