Public Transit

Serving Coatesville and Chester County

Transit Routes in Coatesville

Experience the convenience of Coatesville’s transit options, including the Coatesville Link and SEPTA buses. With accessible stops at hospitals, corporate centers, and shopping areas, traveling around Coatesville and Parkesburg has never been easier. Explore our reliable transportation services for a seamless and comfortable travel experience.

Coatesville Link

Routes between Coatesville and Parkesburg areas

Coatesville Link connects to SEPTA 135, the Parkesburg Amtrak Station and the Coatesville Amtrak Station. Stops take place between the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Highlands Corporate Center, and Wal-Mart Super Center/West Sadsbury Commons. Operating from Monday to Saturday, it provides convenient transportation options.

Pickups at Freedom Village and Brandywine Valley YMCA are on-demand stops on the Coatesville Link. To request one of these stops, you must call 610-431-1500 a minimum of 30 minutes ahead of time to schedule a pickup. If you wish to go to one of these stops, you must ask the driver to be let off at your desired stop when boarding the vehicle.

Coatesville Link delays and cancellation information can be sent to your phone and/or email with Ready ChesCo. To register for phone and/or email alerts: visit www.readychesco.org.

No service will be provided on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In the event that these holidays fall on a weekend, no service will be available on the recognized day of observance.

No service will be provided on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In the event that these holidays fall on a weekend, no service will be available on the recognized day of observance.

For additional information regarding Coatesville Link, please contact TMACC at 610-993-0911. During non-TMACC business hours contact the service provider, Krapf’s Coaches, at 610-431-1500.

  Single-Trip 10-Trip Ticket Monthly Pass Disability Fare
Fare $2.75 $24.00 $95.00 $1.35

SEPTA – 135 Route: Coatesville to West Chester Transportation Center

Formally known as the Kraft “A” Bus Route

The Septa “135” Bus Route (Coatesville) has a route of 74 stops, beginning at Madison St & Strode Ave in Coatesville departing to West Chester Transportation Center. The route also runs back to Coatesville from West Chester Transportation Center every 50-60 minutes.

The SEPTA 135 ride fare is about $2.75. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about SEPTA’s ticket costs, please check the SEPTA official website.

See all updates on 135 (from Westchester Transportation Center), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 135 (Coatesville) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all SEPTA info now.

No service will be provided on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In the event that these holidays fall on a weekend, no service will be available on the recognized day of observance.

Day Hours of Operation Frequency
Sunday 7:05 AM – 8:30 PM 1 hr
Monday 6:10 AM – 9:10 PM 55 min
Tuesday 6:10 AM – 9:10 PM 55 min
Wednesday 6:10 AM – 9:10 PM 55 min
Thursday 6:10 AM – 9:10 PM 55 min
Friday 6:10 AM – 9:10 PM 55 min
Saturday 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM  1 hr

Rover Transportation for Seniors and Medical Assistance

For Medical Assistance and Disabilities, Available By Request

Rover is responsible for paratransit services in Coatesville and Chester County, which overseen by the Department of Human Services. The Rover community transportation service caters to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those requiring medical assistance transportation. There are two types of Paratransit services; the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) and the Aging Shared Ride Program. Each program has its own specific guidelines and requirements. The Aging Shared Ride Program allows Senior citizens age 65 or older to ride Paratransit for a small fee from 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. For more information about this program, contact Krapf’s at 1-877-873-8415 .

To register with Rover please call our office at 484-696-3854 or toll free 877-873-8415 to begin the process.

With the exception of major holidays, Rover Community Transportation operates Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m

currently registered with Rover and wish to schedule a ride for travel within Chester County please call our office at 484-696-3854 or toll free 877-873-8415 or click here to schedule a ride.

 

Cancel a Ride

If you currently have a scheduled ride with Rover and wish to cancel part or all of it, please fill out ALL the information below. Any cancelations entered within two (2) hours of your scheduled ride time(s) will be considered a no show. If you have any questions or concerns please call 484-696-3854.

Please contact Rover Customer Service at 484-696-3854 or click here to cancel a ride.

Another service that Rover offers is ADA Complementary Paratransit Service. This service is available to individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who cannot make use of regular public transportation services. It is offered in the SEPTA service area of Chester County, which is primarily east of Route 100 and along the Business Route 30 corridor as far west as Coatesville. In addition, it is offered in the TMACC service area which is along the Route 1 and Route 52 Corridor between Oxford and West Chester and near the Business Route 30 and Route 10 Corridor between Coatesville and Parkesburg. For additional information and to see if you qualify, please call SEPTA directly at 215-580-7145 or TMACC at 610-993-0911 or click here for additional information.

General Public

Anyone who lives in Chester County can ride Rover for any trip purpose to anywhere in the Rover service area during our normal hours of operation. If you are not covered by any other funding source, you are considered a public or “private pay” passenger. Fares are determined by distance based on the pickup and destination locations and can be obtained by contacting our office during business hours. Prior to calling, please be sure to have the exact address of your pick up and destination locations.

Coatesville Train Station: Under Construction

Providing train routes from Harrisburg to Philadelphia in 2025

The new train station development in Coatesville is progressing with the completion of the streetscaping on 3rd Avenue in its first phase. The second phase will involve enhancing 4th Avenue as the primary route from Lincoln Highway to the new station. Similar to the improvements on 3rd Avenue, the enhancements on 4th Avenue will include various enhancements, along with the addition of a dedicated bike lane. The entire project began in January 2022 and will go through the spring 2025.