There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Ambler by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Amblertrain Lan
3h 37mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus Washington
5h 56m$20–50Drive 147.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Amblercar 147.5 mi
2h 51m$27–39Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Amblertrain
3hBus, line 23 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from 11th St & Market St to Chestnut Hill Loopbus 23
6h 27m$32–57Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane IAD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Amblercar
4h 7m$114–476Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Amblertrain
4h 55m
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ambler is to bus which costs $20 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ambler is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ambler. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Butler Av & Ridge Av via 2nd St & Green St, 11th St & Market St and Chestnut Hill Loop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Ambler. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Ambler via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Washington and Ambler is 154 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Ambler without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Washington to Ambler, including transfers.
Washington to Ambler bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Ambler train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Ambler is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Ambler, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Ambler via Gray 30th St Station in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Union Station to Philadelphia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Ambler
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Train from Suburban Station to Ambler
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $20–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from 11th St & Market St to Chestnut Hill Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Ambler bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Washington to Ambler train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ambler is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Washington to Ambler.
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