There are 4 ways to get from Montclair to Ambler by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Amblertrain Lan
3h 12m$29–632Drive 84.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montclair to Amblercar 84.8 mi
1h 48m$16–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain Bntnm
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
4h 41m$28–54Bus, line 23 bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from 11th St & Market St - FS to Chestnut Hill Loopbus 23
5h 47m$19–36
Montclair to Ambler by train, tram, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Ambler is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair to Ambler is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Ambler. However, there are services departing from Park St At Essex Way# and arriving at Butler Av & Ridge Av via Newark Penn Station, 11th St & Market St - FS and Chestnut Hill Loop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Ambler. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at Ambler via BROAD STREET station, Newark Penn Station, Drexel Station at 30th St and Jefferson Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Montclair and Ambler is 108 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair to Ambler without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $29 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Montclair to Ambler, including transfers.
Montclair to Ambler bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Montclair to Ambler train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Montclair to Ambler is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $29 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Ambler, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Ambler via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, 30Th Street Station, Drexel Station at 30th St, 11th St, and Jefferson Station in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Essex Way# to Butler Av & Ridge Av via Newark Penn Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St & Market St - FS, and Chestnut Hill Loop in around 5h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Jefferson Station to Ambler
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 11th St & Market St - FS to Chestnut Hill Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Montclair to Ambler bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Montclair to Ambler train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Ambler is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Montclair to Ambler.
There are 814+ hotels available in Ambler.