There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte to Villanova University by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CLT - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
4h 47m$116–200Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
14h 5m$88–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
12h 10m$134–293Drive 514 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Villanova Universitycar 514 mi
9h 39m$94–136Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 8m$123–948Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLT - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 16m$118–638Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GSO - PHL
6h 39m$120–567Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CLT - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 37m$234–601Bus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
16h 6m$95–145
Charlotte to Villanova University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Villanova University is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Villanova University is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs $110 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Villanova via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Charlotte and Villanova University is 478 miles. The road distance is 517 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Charlotte to Villanova University, including transfers.
Charlotte to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Villanova University is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 14h 5m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 11h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 12h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Asheville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Charlotte to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Villanova University is 517 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Charlotte to Villanova University.
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