There are 11 ways to get from San Diego to Villanova University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus
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Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SAN - PHL
7h 2m$244–918Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SAN - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 59m$216–751Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ridebus
2d 19h$440–854Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2d 19h$1,018–2,163Drive 2,664.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Villanova Universitycar 2,664.1 mi
43h 53m$487–703Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane SAN - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 13m$383–1,185Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SAN - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 40m$230–1,699Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SAN - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 34m$242–966Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SAN - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 37m$231–668Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Readingbus
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
2d 22h$886–1,807Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3d 2h$1,066–2,270
San Diego to Villanova University by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Villanova University is to fly and train which costs $230 - $700 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Villanova University is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $240 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - on street via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Villanova via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
The distance between San Diego and Villanova University is 2398 miles. The road distance is 2679.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Villanova University without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $440 - $900.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from San Diego to Villanova University, including transfers.
San Diego to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Villanova University is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $240 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 2 days 19h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $1,000 - $2,200 and takes 2 days 19h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Villanova University via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, King of Prussia Park & Ride, South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd - FS, Gulph Mills Station - on street, Gulph Mills, and Villanova South in around 2d 19h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- 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 Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Villanova University is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 9:50 PM in San Diego and 12:50 AM in Villanova University.
San Diego to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Villanova University is 2680 miles. It takes approximately 43h 53m to drive from San Diego to Villanova University.
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