How to get from University City to Ambler by train?

By train

To get from University City to Ambler in Philadelphia, take the AIR train from University City station to Suburban Station station. Next, take the LAN train from Suburban Station station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

69min$9.25
Train - AIR
AIR
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Ambler
Leaves from University City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    University City
  • 2
    Train - AIRAIR
    Wait for train
    AIR
    #404 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ambler
    Walk to
    Ambler
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from University City to Ambler in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 11th St station. Next, take the LAN train from Jefferson Station station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

77min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Ambler
Leaves from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS
    ID 21438
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    2nd-Spruce
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & 11th St
    ID 6057
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ambler
    Walk to
    Ambler
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University City to Ambler

The distance between University City, Philadelphia and Ambler, Philadelphia is approximately 20.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University City to Ambler by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to University City

University City is located at University City, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is South St & Convention Av.

Bus stations close to University City:

  • South St & Convention Av
  • Civic Ctr Blvd & Health Sciences Dr - Fs
  • Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS

Public transit stations close to Ambler, Philadelphia

Ambler is located at Ambler, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lindenwold Av & Bethlehem Pk.

Train stations close to Ambler:

  • Ambler
  • Fort Washington
  • Penllyn

Bus stations close to Ambler:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from University City to Ambler in Philadelphia, take the 42 bus from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS station to Chestnut St & 11th St station. Next, take the LAN train from Jefferson Station station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

77min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 42
42
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Ambler
Leaves from Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Civic Center Blvd & Convention Av - FS
    ID 21438
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    2nd-Spruce
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut St & 11th St
    ID 6057
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ambler
    Walk to
    Ambler
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University City to Ambler?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Bus line LAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University City to Ambler?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line LAN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from University City to Ambler in Philadelphia?

    The AIR train line goes from #404 - Center City Philadelphia station near University City to Suburban Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ambler station near Ambler in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from University City to Ambler in Philadelphia by train?

    The total travel time between University City and Ambler in Philadelphia by train is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the AIR train from the #404 - Center City Philadelphia station near University City in Philadelphia.

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

    Get off the train at the Ambler station, which is closest to Ambler in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from University City to Ambler?

    The ride from University City to Ambler costs $9.25.

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