There are 3 ways to get from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rt-35 At Mclean Ave to Ppa Bus Terminalbus 317
4h 24m$15–39Train
- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 41m$25–635Drive 81.7 mi
- Drive from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova Universitycar 81.7 mi
1h 32m$15–22
Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Rt-35 At Mclean Ave and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Point Pleasant and arriving at Villanova via Long Branch, Newark Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Point Pleasant Beach and Villanova University is 99 miles. The road distance is 82.2 miles.
The best way to get from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $14 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University, including transfers.
Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rt-35 At Mclean Ave station.
Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $14 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $650 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Rt-35 At Mclean Ave to Ppa Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–30 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Point Pleasant to Villanova University via Long Branch, Newark Penn Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Villanova in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rt-35 At Mclean Ave to Ppa Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
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Booking & Getting There
Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Point Pleasant Beach to Villanova University.
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