There are 4 ways to get from Fishtown to Ambler by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Amblertrain Lan
1h 12m$6–9Drive 16 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fishtown to Amblercar 16 mi
26 min$3–4Line 23 bus, line 94 bus
- Take the bus from 11th St & Market St - FS to Chestnut Hill Loopbus 23
- Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Loop to Butler Av & Ridge Avbus 94
2h 32m$7–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fishtown to Amblertaxi 16 mi
26 min$45–60
Fishtown to Ambler by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fishtown to Ambler is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Fishtown to Ambler is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fishtown to Ambler. However, there are services departing from Front St & Girard Av and arriving at Butler Av & Ridge Av via 11th St & Market St - FS and Chestnut Hill Loop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Fishtown to Ambler. However, there are services departing from Front-Girard and arriving at Ambler via Jefferson Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Fishtown and Ambler is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fishtown to Ambler without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $5 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Fishtown to Ambler, including transfers.
Fishtown to Ambler bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 11th St & Market St - FS station.
Fishtown to Ambler train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Jefferson Station.
The best way to get from Fishtown to Ambler is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus and line 94 bus, which costs $6 - $12 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Fishtown, PA, USA and Ambler, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Jefferson Station to Ambler hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front St & Girard Av to Butler Av & Ridge Av via Market St & 11th St, 11th St & Market St - FS, and Chestnut Hill Loop in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Jefferson Station to Ambler
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 11th St & Market St - FS to Chestnut Hill Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut Hill Loop to Butler Av & Ridge Av
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Fishtown to Ambler bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut Hill Loop station.
Fishtown to Ambler train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Ambler station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishtown to Ambler is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Fishtown to Ambler.
There are 846+ hotels available in Ambler.