There are 5 ways to get from Rockville to Ambler by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Amblertrain Lan
3h 51m$43–89Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
7h 53m$28–49Drive 148.9 mi
- Drive from Rockville to Amblercar 148.9 mi
2h 50m$28–40Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National 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
4h 50m$961–1,313Subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, train
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- 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
5h 26m$960–1,212
Rockville to Ambler by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Ambler is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Rockville to Ambler is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockville to Ambler station. However, there are services departing from College Park U of MD Metrorail and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockville to Ambler. However, there are services departing from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Ambler via Washington Union Station, Gray 30th St Station and Suburban Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Rockville and Ambler is 169 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rockville to Ambler without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Rockville to Ambler, including transfers.
Rockville to Ambler bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from College Park U of MD Metrorail station.
Rockville to Ambler train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Rockville to Ambler is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Ambler, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Ambler via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Suburban Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Rockville to Ambler bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Rockville to Ambler train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockville to Ambler is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Rockville to Ambler.
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