There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 13m$34–86Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310
- Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Wil
5h 34m$21–35Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Baltimorebus Ppb 3613 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
5h 5m$26–45Drive 132.4 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Villanova Universitycar 132.4 mi
2h 26m$25–35Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, train
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
4h 32m$958–1,314Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
5h 7m$958–1,213
Silver Spring to Villanova University by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University is to bus and train which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Villanova via Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Villanova University is 152 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Villanova University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Silver Spring station.
Silver Spring to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring to Villanova University via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Gulph Mills Station - onsite, Gulph Mills, and Villanova South in around 5h 5m.
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- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Silver Spring to Villanova University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Baltimore station.
Silver Spring to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Villanova University is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Silver Spring to Villanova University.
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