There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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$67–756Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2681
8h 16m$47–74Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
8h 7m$68–127Drive 273.7 mi
- Drive from Providence to Villanova Universitycar 273.7 mi
5h 23m$50–73Fly 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 26m$58–383Train 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 36m$193–1,471
Providence to Villanova University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Villanova University is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Villanova University is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $55 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
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 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 - $130 and takes 8h 7m.
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 $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Villanova University via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Gulph Mills Station - onsite, Gulph Mills, and Villanova South in around 8h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- 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 Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Villanova University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York 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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