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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Swarthmore to Ambler in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the LAN train from Jefferson Station station to Ambler 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 bus stationBus - 109
109
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Ambler
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    11th St Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ambler
    Walk to
    Ambler
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Swarthmore to Ambler in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFO bus and finally take the LAN train from Jefferson Station station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

209min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - MFO
MFO
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Ambler
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 11th St - Mbns
    ID 10259
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    33 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 Swarthmore to Ambler

The distance between Swarthmore, Philadelphia and Ambler, Philadelphia is approximately 29.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swarthmore to Ambler 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 Swarthmore

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

Bus stations close to Swarthmore:

  • Baltimore Pk & Chester Rd - FS
  • Baltimore Pk & Old Sproul Shopping Ctr - Fs
  • Baltimore Pk & Sproul Rd - Mbfs

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

By bus and train

To get from Swarthmore to Ambler in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 109 bus from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFO bus and finally take the LAN train from Jefferson Station station to Ambler station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

209min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 109
109
Bus - MFO
MFO
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Ambler
Leaves from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk
    ID 30414
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    69th Street Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - MFOMFO
    Wait for bus
    MFO
    Frankford Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St & 11th St - Mbns
    ID 10259
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #514 - Doylestown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    33 min
  • 9
    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 Swarthmore to Ambler?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MFO, Bus line LAN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

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

    The 109 bus line goes from Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk station near Swarthmore to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Ambler station near Ambler in Philadelphia

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

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

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

    Get on the 109 bus from the Chester Rd & Baltimore Pk stop near Swarthmore in Philadelphia.

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

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

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

    The ride from Swarthmore to Ambler costs $11.25.

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