There are 4 ways to get from Chestnut Hill to Villanova University by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 97 bus
best- Take the bus from Germantown Av & Rex Av to Norristown Transit Centerbus 97
1h 20m$5–8Drive 10 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chestnut Hill to Villanova Universitycar 10 mi
22 min$2–3Train
- Take the train from Chestnut Hill West to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Chw
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain Pao
1h 31m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chestnut Hill to Villanova Universitytaxi 10 mi
22 min$30–40
Chestnut Hill to Villanova University by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Villanova University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Villanova University is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chestnut Hill to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Germantown Av & Rex Av and arriving at Norristown Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chestnut Hill to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Chestnut Hill West and arriving at Villanova via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Chestnut Hill and Villanova University is 20 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Villanova University without a car is to line 97 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $5 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Chestnut Hill to Villanova University, including transfers.
Chestnut Hill to Villanova University bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Germantown Av & Rex Av station.
Chestnut Hill to Villanova University train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chestnut Hill West station.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Villanova University is to line 97 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a bus from Germantown Av & Rex Av to Norristown Transit Center hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chestnut Hill West to Villanova University via Gray 30th St Station and Villanova in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Chestnut Hill West to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 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
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Germantown Av & Rex Av to Norristown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Chestnut Hill to Villanova University bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Norristown Transit Center station.
Chestnut Hill to Villanova University train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chestnut Hill to Villanova University is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Chestnut Hill to Villanova University.
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