There are 4 ways to get from Thornton to Philadelphia by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 119 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cheyney Rd & Springlawn Rd to Market St & Ridge Rdbus 119
- Take the train from Marcus Hook to Suburban Stationtrain Wil
1h 53m$6–9Drive 22 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thornton to Philadelphiacar 22 mi
40 min$4–6Line 120 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cheyney University to 69th St Transit Centerbus 120
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Market St & 15th Stbus L1 Owl
2h 51m$8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thornton to Philadelphiataxi 22 mi
40 min$100–120
Thornton to Philadelphia by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Thornton to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Cheyney Rd & Locksley Rd - FS and arriving at Market St & 15th St via Cheyney University and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Thornton and Philadelphia is 29 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton to Philadelphia without a car is to line 119 bus and train which takes 1h 53m and costs $6 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Thornton to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Thornton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Cheyney University station.
Thornton to Philadelphia bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Philadelphia is 22 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Thornton to Philadelphia.
There are 940+ hotels available in Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Thornton, PA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cheyney Rd & Locksley Rd - FS to Market St & 15th St via Cheyney University, 69th St Transit Center, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Marcus Hook to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Cheyney Rd & Springlawn Rd to Market St & Ridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Cheyney University to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Market St & 15th St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Delaware Wilmington Taxi
- Phone
- +1 302-345-1198
- Website
- delawareridetaxi.weebly.com
Wilmington Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 302-804-1134
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