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How to get from Ambler to Parkside by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ambler to Parkside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LAN train from Ambler station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WIL train and finally take the 117 bus from Chester Transportation Center station to Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

181min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 117
117
Leaves from Ambler

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ambler
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #507 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #207 - Wilmington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd
    ID 31932
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Ambler to Parkside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the LAN train from Ambler station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Providence Av & 23rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

155min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Parkside
Leaves from Ambler

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ambler
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #507 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    11th St Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Av & 23rd St
    ID 19945
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parkside
    Walk to
    Parkside
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ambler to Parkside

The distance between Ambler, Philadelphia and Parkside, Philadelphia is approximately 34.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ambler to Parkside by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ambler

Ambler is located at Ambler, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Bethlehem Pk & Church St - FS.

Train stations close to Ambler:

  • Ambler
  • Fort Washington
  • Penllyn

Bus stations close to Ambler:

  • Bethlehem Pk & Church St - FS
  • Lindenwold Av & Butler Av
  • Butler Av & Ridge Av

Public transit stations close to Parkside, Philadelphia

Parkside is located at Parkside, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd.

Train stations close to Parkside:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Wallingford

Bus stations close to Parkside:

  • Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd
  • Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd
  • Edgmont Av & Forrestview Rd - FS

By bus, subway and train

To get from Ambler to Parkside in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the LAN train from Ambler station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the 109 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Providence Av & 23rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

155min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Parkside
Leaves from Ambler

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ambler
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #507 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    11th St Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    69th Street Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Av & 23rd St
    ID 19945
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Parkside
    Walk to
    Parkside
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ambler to Parkside?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line WIL, Bus line 117.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ambler to Parkside?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Ambler and Parkside in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ambler to Parkside in Philadelphia?

    The LAN train line goes from Ambler station near Ambler to #507 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd station near Parkside in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Ambler to Parkside in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ambler and Parkside in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ambler to get to Parkside in Philadelphia?

    Get on the LAN train from the Ambler station near Ambler in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ambler and Parkside in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Edgmont Av & Garrison Rd stop, which is closest to Parkside in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ambler to Parkside?

    The ride from Ambler to Parkside costs $11.25.

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