There are 5 ways to get from Ambler to Bala Cynwyd by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 94 bus, line 23 bus, line 65 bus
best- Take the bus from Butler Av & Ridge Av to Chestnut Hill Loopbus 94
- Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Loop to Germantown Av & Armat Stbus 23
- Take the bus from Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS to City Av & Conshohocken State Rdbus 65
1h 21m$7–12Drive 12.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ambler to Bala Cynwydcar 12.7 mi
27 min$3–4Train
- Take the train from Ambler to Suburban Stationtrain Lan
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Meriontrain Pao
1h 28m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambler to Bala Cynwydtaxi 12.7 mi
27 min$35–45Train, line 44 bus
- Take the train from Ambler to Suburban Stationtrain Lan
- Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St to City Av & Bala Avbus 44
1h 34m$5–8
Ambler to Bala Cynwyd by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambler to Bala Cynwyd is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Ambler to Bala Cynwyd is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambler to Bala Cynwyd. However, there are services departing from Butler Av & Ridge Av and arriving at City Av & Conshohocken State Rd via Chestnut Hill Loop and Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambler to Bala Cynwyd. However, there are services departing from Ambler and arriving at Merion via Suburban Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Ambler and Bala Cynwyd is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ambler to Bala Cynwyd without a car is to line 94 bus and line 23 bus and line 65 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Ambler to Bala Cynwyd, including transfers.
Ambler to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Butler Av & Ridge Av station.
Ambler to Bala Cynwyd train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Ambler station.
The best way to get from Ambler to Bala Cynwyd is to line 94 bus and line 23 bus and line 65 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Ambler, PA, USA and Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Butler Av & Ridge Av to City Av & Conshohocken State Rd via Chestnut Hill Loop, Germantown Av & Armat St, and Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambler to Merion via Suburban Station in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Ambler to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Suburban Station to Merion
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Ambler to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Butler Av & Ridge Av to Chestnut Hill Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut Hill Loop to Germantown Av & Armat St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chelten Av & Germantown Av - FS to City Av & Conshohocken State Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from JFK Blvd & 17th St to City Av & Bala Av
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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
Ambler to Bala Cynwyd bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut Hill Loop station.
Ambler to Bala Cynwyd train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambler to Bala Cynwyd is 13 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Ambler to Bala Cynwyd.
There are 832+ hotels available in Bala Cynwyd.


