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

From Ambler to Swarthmore by bus, subway and train

To get from Ambler to Swarthmore 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 Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS 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
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
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
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ambler to Swarthmore by bus and train

To get from Ambler to Swarthmore 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 42 bus and finally take the 109 bus from Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS 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 - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
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 - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs
    ID 22187
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ambler to Swarthmore

The distance between Ambler, Philadelphia and Swarthmore, Philadelphia is approximately 29.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ambler to Swarthmore 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:

  • Penllyn
  • Fort Washington
  • Ambler

Bus stations close to Ambler:

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

Public transit stations close to Swarthmore, Philadelphia

Swarthmore is located at Swarthmore, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd.

Bus stations close to Swarthmore:

  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd
  • Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk - Fs
  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS

Related Routes

From Ambler to Swarthmore by bus and train

To get from Ambler to Swarthmore 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 42 bus and finally take the 109 bus from Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs station to Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS 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 - 42
42
Bus - 109
109
Walk to Swarthmore
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 - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Wycombe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall Rd & Long Ln - Fs
    ID 22187
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Chester Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
    ID 19177
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Swarthmore
    Walk to
    Swarthmore
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line MFL, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line LAN, Bus line 42, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Ambler and Swarthmore 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 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ambler to Swarthmore 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 #507 - Center City Philadelphia station near Swarthmore in Philadelphia

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

    The total travel time between Ambler and Swarthmore in Philadelphia by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get off the train at the #507 - Center City Philadelphia stop, which is closest to Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

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

    The ride from Ambler to Swarthmore costs $11.25.