There are 11 ways to get from Raleigh to Villanova University by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RDU - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
4h 52m$78–378Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
11h 50m$62–117Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
8h 54m$119–260Bus, train
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Baltimore, MDbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus
- Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Wil
11h 1m$72–104Drive 396.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Villanova Universitycar 396.5 mi
7h 17m$73–105Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GSO - PHL
6h 3m$143–643Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 4m$210–1,008Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane RDU - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 33m$148–1,052Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane RDU - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 33m$420–1,924Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RDU - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 32m$176–956Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 46m$120–260
Raleigh to Villanova University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Villanova University is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Villanova University is to line 100 bus and fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via Raleigh Bus Station and 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Villanova via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Raleigh and Villanova University is 372 miles. The road distance is 398.8 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Villanova University without a car is to train via Washington which takes 8h 54m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Raleigh to Villanova University, including transfers.
Raleigh to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Villanova University is to train via Washington which takes 8h 54m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Villanova University via Washington Union Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Villanova in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- 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 Wilmington to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Raleigh to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Villanova University is 399 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Raleigh to Villanova University.
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