There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Ambler by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, 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 35m$33–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 23m$22–47Drive 147.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Amblercar 147.7 mi
2h 53m$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
3h 2m$82–585Bus via Plymouth Meeting Mall
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 4m$26–68Subway 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 8m$104–386Subway 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 53m$298–664
Washington to Ambler by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ambler is to bus which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ambler is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Ambler. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Butler Av & Ridge Av via JFK Blvd & 15th St and Plymouth Meeting Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
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 35m.
The distance between Washington and Ambler is 154 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Ambler without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Washington to Ambler, including transfers.
Washington to Ambler bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC 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 35m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4h 23m.
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 35m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
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
- 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
- $30–70
- 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
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Train from Suburban Station to Ambler
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- 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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Ambler bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA 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 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Washington to Ambler.
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