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

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Ambler in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 135 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr station to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE 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 48 min.

168min
Bus - 135
135
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Train - LAN
LAN
Walk to Ambler
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    West Chester Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av
    ID 32587
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downingtown
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - LANLAN
    Wait for train
    LAN
    #6550 - Lansdale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambler
    43 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 Thorndale to Ambler

The distance between Thorndale, Philadelphia and Ambler, Philadelphia is approximately 53.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale 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 Thorndale

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr.

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs
  • Lincoln Hwy & Thorndale Shopping Center

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line LAN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thorndale 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 48 min.

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

    The 135 bus line goes from West Chester Transportation Center station near Thorndale to Lancaster Av & Viaduct Av 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 Thorndale to Ambler in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Thorndale and Ambler in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 135 bus from the West Chester Transportation Center stop near Thorndale in Philadelphia.

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

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

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