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Silver Spring to Villanova University trains

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The average train between Silver Spring and Villanova University takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Silver Spring to Villanova University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
$45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
3h 13m
$34–86

Silver Spring to Villanova University train times

Trains run hourly between Silver Spring and Villanova University. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Villanova University at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakSEPTA8h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakSEPTA6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakSEPTA2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakSEPTA2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakSEPTA2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakSEPTA2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaSEPTA3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakSEPTA3h • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakSEPTA2h 55m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 151 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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