There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 10m$67–756Drive 273.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Villanova Universitycar 273.7 mi
5h 23m$50–73Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
8h 9m$67–182Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
4h 28m$63–393Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2681
8h 15m$54–85Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
5h 34m$186–1,490
Providence to Villanova University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Villanova University is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Villanova University is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal and 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Villanova via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Providence and Villanova University is 291 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $65 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Providence to Villanova University, including transfers.
Providence to Villanova University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Providence to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Villanova University is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $65 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $65 - $190 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Villanova University via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, Philadelphia, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Gulph Mills Station - onsite, Gulph Mills, and Villanova South in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $8–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Villanova University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Providence to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Villanova University is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Providence to Villanova University.
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