There are 4 ways to get from Ambler to Franklin Institute by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambler to Suburban Stationtrain Lan
52 min$3–5Line 23 bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Loop to 12th St & Vine Stbus 23
1h 44m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambler to Franklin Institutetaxi 16.6 mi
28 min$45–60Drive 16.6 mi
- Drive from Ambler to Franklin Institutecar 16.6 mi
28 min$3–5
Ambler to Franklin Institute by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambler to Franklin Institute is to train which costs $3 - $5 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Ambler to Franklin Institute is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambler to Franklin Institute. However, there are services departing from Butler Av & Ridge Av and arriving at 12th St & Vine St via Chestnut Hill Loop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ambler and arriving at Suburban Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Ambler and Franklin Institute is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ambler to Franklin Institute without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Ambler to Suburban Station takes 43 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Ambler to Franklin Institute bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chestnut Hill Loop station.
Ambler to Franklin Institute train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Ambler station.
The best way to get from Ambler to Franklin Institute is to train which takes 52 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Ambler, PA, USA and Franklin Institute, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Ambler to Suburban Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Chestnut Hill Loop to 12th St & Vine St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut Hill Loop to 12th St & Vine St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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
Ambler to Franklin Institute bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 12th St & Vine St station.
Ambler to Franklin Institute train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambler to Franklin Institute is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Ambler to Franklin Institute.
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