There are 11 ways to get from Boston University to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 56m$74–808Drive 303.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston University to Villanova Universitycar 303.5 mi
5h 56m$56–80Bus via Gulph Mills Station - onsite
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus Boston
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
8h 42m$97–204Tram to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
5h 14m$185–969Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
10h 18m$56–91Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
6h 41m$101–1,091Fly Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
6h 32m$487–1,934Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
7h 1m$80–476Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
6h 51m$69–404Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 43m$533–1,685Train to Worcester Regional Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
7h 19m$64–393
Boston University to Villanova University by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Villanova University is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Villanova University is to tram and fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Villanova via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Boston University and Villanova University is 336 miles. The road distance is 305.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $70 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Boston University to Villanova University, including transfers.
Boston University to Villanova University bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.
Boston University to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston University to Villanova University is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $70 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Gulph Mills Station - onsite, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to Villanova University via Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street, New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Gulph Mills Station - onsite, Gulph Mills, and Villanova South in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $70–550
- First Class
- $250–800
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Tram from Boston University East to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Back Bay to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- OurBus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Boston University to Villanova University bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.
Boston University to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Villanova University is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Boston University to Villanova University.
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