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

By bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Ambler in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 206 bus from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the LAN train from 30th Street station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

145min$11.25
Bus - 206
206
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Ambler
Leaves from General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlestown
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paoli Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paoli
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #5438 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #6594 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ambler
    Walk to
    Ambler
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Ambler

The distance between Charlestown, Philadelphia and Ambler, Philadelphia is approximately 45.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Ambler 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 Charlestown

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd.

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS
  • Morehall Rd & Flat Rd

Public transit stations close to Ambler, Philadelphia

Ambler is located at Ambler, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Butler Av & Spring Garden St.

Train stations close to Ambler:

  • Ambler
  • Oreland
  • Fort Washington

Bus stations close to Ambler:

  • Butler Av & Spring Garden St
  • Butler Av & Main St
  • Butler Av & Spring Garden Av

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PAO, Bus line LAN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Ambler in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Ambler in Philadelphia?

    The 206 bus line goes from Paoli Rail Station station near Charlestown to Paoli Regional Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ambler station near Ambler in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Ambler in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charlestown to get to Ambler in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 206 bus from the Paoli Rail Station stop near Charlestown in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charlestown and Ambler in Philadelphia?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Charlestown to Ambler?

    The ride from Charlestown to Ambler costs $11.25.

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