There are 4 ways to get from Penn State University to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
5h 18m$77–154Drive 215.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University to Villanova Universitycar 215.4 mi
4h 2m$40–57Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
6h 56m$50–92Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
5h 49m$72–414
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Villanova University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Villanova University is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University station to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State University station to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Villanova via Paoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Penn State University and Villanova University is 225 miles. The road distance is 216.7 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Penn State University to Villanova University, including transfers.
Penn State University to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Penn State University to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Villanova University is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Penn State University to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Penn State University to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Paoli Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Villanova University is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Penn State University to Villanova University.
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