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How to get fromAmerican University to Villanova Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from American University to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    3h 34m
    $45–95

  2. Drive 137.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from American University to Villanova Universitycar car 137.6 mi
    2h 39m
    $26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    6h 26m
    $37–83

  4. Subway, fly, train

    1. Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    3. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain train
    4h 41m
    $96–662

  5. Bus via Washington Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    6h 34m
    $29–53

American University to Villanova University by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between American University, DC, 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. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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