There are 5 ways to get from Metuchen to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain Pao
2h 25m$21–612Train via Trenton #2
cheapest- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Tre
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain Pao
3h 1m$9–22Bus, line 124 bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from 13th St & Market St - MBFS to Gulph Mills Station - onsitebus 124 / ...
4h 35m$20–40Drive 70.7 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Villanova Universitycar 70.7 mi
1h 27m$13–19Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain Pao
2h 32m$15–39
Metuchen to Villanova University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Villanova University is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Villanova University is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen station to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Villanova via Metropark Amtrak Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Metuchen and Villanova University is 80 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Metuchen to Villanova University, including transfers.
Metuchen to Villanova University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Metuchen to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Villanova University is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 124 bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Metuchen to Villanova University via Metropark, Metropark Amtrak Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Villanova in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metuchen to Villanova University via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Gulph Mills Station - onsite, Gulph Mills, and Villanova South in around 4h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $15–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 13th St & Market St - MBFS to Gulph Mills Station - onsite
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Metuchen to Villanova University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Metuchen to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Villanova University is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Metuchen to Villanova University.
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