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How to get fromFairfax County to Amblerby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax County to Ambler by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burke Centre Amtrak to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 57m
    $53–110

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0325S
    8h 18m
    $29–53

  3. Drive 165.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax County to Amblercar car 165.7 mi
    3h 15m
    $31–44

  4. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Bl+Pommeroy Dr to Pentagon+Bay L5bus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    3. Take the train from Suburban Station to Amblertrain train
    4h 54m
    $94–661

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burke Centre Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 55m
    $57–108

  6. Line 495 bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Guinea and Bronte to Tysons Corner Metrobus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    3. Take the train from Suburban Station to Amblertrain train
    5h 2m
    $59–393

Fairfax County to Ambler by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Fairfax County, VA, USA and Ambler, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Burke Centre Amtrak to Ambler via Washington Union Station, 30Th Street Station, Drexel Station at 30th St, 11th St, and Jefferson Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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