The average train between Villanova University and Boston College takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Villanova University to Boston College. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Villanova University and Boston College. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Villanova University is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Boston College at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Villanova and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 26m • 2 changes
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11h 41m • 2 changes


6h 26m • 2 changes


6h 46m • 2 changes


7h 56m • 2 changes


7h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Villanova University station and arriving at Boston College station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Villanova University to Boston College train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Villanova University to Boston College train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Villanova University and Boston College is 432.6 km. The road distance is 543 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.