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How to get from Ambler to West Chester by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Ambler to West Chester 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 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

178min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 104
104
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 - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ambler to West Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LAN train from Ambler station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

178min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 104
104
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 11th St
    ID 14885
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ambler to West Chester

The distance between Ambler, Philadelphia and West Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 43.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ambler to West Chester by bus, subway 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 West Chester, Philadelphia

West Chester is located at West Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Westchester Transportation Center.

Bus stations close to West Chester:

  • Westchester Transportation Center
  • New St & Chestnut St - Fs
  • Chestnut St & Darlington St

By bus and train

To get from Ambler to West Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LAN train from Ambler station to Jefferson Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 21 bus and finally take the 104 bus from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Westchester Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

178min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 104
104
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St & 11th St
    ID 14885
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    West Chester University
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Westchester Transportation Center
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Transportation Center
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ambler to West Chester?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line MFL, Bus line 104.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ambler to West Chester?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line 21, Bus line 104.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ambler to West Chester 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 subway line and one bus line till Westchester Transportation Center station near West Chester in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Ambler to West Chester in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Ambler and West Chester in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Westchester Transportation Center stop, which is closest to West Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Ambler to West Chester?

    The ride from Ambler to West Chester costs $11.25.

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