There are 4 ways to get from Downingtown to Point Pleasant by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
5h 20m$32–96Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Downingtown to Jefferson Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-88 At Maplewood Avebus 317
5h 26m$12–35Drive 98.3 mi
- Drive from Downingtown to Point Pleasantcar 98.3 mi
1h 57m$18–26Line 135 bus, line 104 bus, line 21 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to West Chester Transit Centerbus 135
- Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus 21
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-88 At Maplewood Avebus 317
6h 48m$17–43
Downingtown to Point Pleasant by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Point Pleasant is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Point Pleasant is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Point Pleasant. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Rt-88 At Maplewood Ave via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Ppa Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to Point Pleasant. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at Bay Head via Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Downingtown and Point Pleasant is 169 miles. The road distance is 98.9 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Point Pleasant without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Downingtown to Point Pleasant, including transfers.
Downingtown to Point Pleasant bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS station.
Downingtown to Point Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Point Pleasant is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 135 bus and line 104 bus and line 21 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Point Pleasant, Ocean County, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Bay Head via Newark Penn Station and Long Branch in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS to Rt-88 At Maplewood Ave via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, and Ppa Bus Terminal in around 6h 48m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-88 At Maplewood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-88 At Maplewood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
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Booking & Getting There
Downingtown to Point Pleasant bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at West Chester Transit Center station.
Downingtown to Point Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Point Pleasant is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Downingtown to Point Pleasant.
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