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How to get from Ambler to Lower Merion by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Ambler to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: 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 NHSL subway from 69th Street Transportation Center station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

119min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
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
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Ambler to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the LAN train from Ambler station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

123min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Bus - 125
125
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gulph Mills
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ambler to Lower Merion

The distance between Ambler, Philadelphia and Lower Merion, Philadelphia is approximately 32.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ambler to Lower Merion by 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 Lower Merion, Philadelphia

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Matsonford.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Matsonford
  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Villanova
  • Radnor

By bus, subway and train

To get from Ambler to Lower Merion in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the LAN train from Ambler station to Suburban Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the NHSL subway from Gulph Mills station to Matsonford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

123min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - LAN
LAN
Bus - 125
125
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd & 17th St
    ID 8936
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Moore Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gulph Mills Station
    ID 31031
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gulph Mills
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Matsonford
    Ride to subway station
    Matsonford
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ambler to Lower Merion?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line MFL, Bus line NHSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ambler to Lower Merion?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line 125, Bus line NHSL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ambler to Lower Merion 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 2 subway lines till Matsonford station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Ambler to Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Ambler and Lower Merion in Philadelphia by train and subway is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Matsonford station, which is closest to Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Ambler to Lower Merion?

    The ride from Ambler to Lower Merion costs $11.25.

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