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    Commute May 2026 5 min read

    Commute to Philadelphia from the Main Line (2026)

    The SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line is the backbone of the Main Line, with direct service from every station to 30th Street and Suburban Station.

    Commute times to 30th Street Station

    Bryn Mawr: ~25 min. Haverford: ~27 min. Ardmore: ~20 min (express). Wynnewood: ~22 min. Wayne: ~30 min. Strafford: ~32 min. Devon: ~33 min. Berwyn: ~35 min. Paoli: ~40 min. Malvern: ~45 min.

    Amtrak Keystone alternative

    Ardmore and Paoli stations also serve Amtrak Keystone — slightly faster, more premium, more expensive.

    Driving alternative

    I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) is unpredictable during rush. Most Main Line commuters take the train.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line direct to 30th Street Station ranges from ~20 min (Ardmore) to ~45 min (Malvern), depending on station and whether you catch an express.

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