There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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 Suburban Station to Villanovatrain Pao
43 min$2–4Line 124 bus
- Take the bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to Gulph Mills Station - onsitebus 124 / ...
1h 5m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia, PA to Villanova Universitytaxi 12.8 mi
26 min$35–45Drive 12.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Villanova Universitycar 12.8 mi
26 min$3–4
Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from JFK Blvd & 15th St and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Suburban Station station and arriving at Villanova. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Villanova University is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Suburban Station to Villanova takes 33 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from JFK Blvd & 15th St station.
Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Suburban Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University is to train which takes 43 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Villanova hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to Gulph Mills Station - onsite every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to Gulph Mills Station - onsite
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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
Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gulph Mills Station - onsite.
Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Villanova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University is 13 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Villanova University.
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