There are 4 ways to get from Somerville to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Somerville to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 14m$24–618Drive 62.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Somerville to Villanova Universitycar 62.7 mi
1h 24m$12–17Train, bus
- Take the train from Somerville to Newark Penn Stationtrain Rarv
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
4h 51m$18–41Bus
- Take the bus from N Gaston Ave At Union Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
6h 28m$43–116
Somerville to Villanova University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Somerville to Villanova University is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Somerville to Villanova University is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Somerville to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from N Gaston Ave At Union Ave 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 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Somerville to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Somerville and arriving at Villanova via Newark Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Somerville and Villanova University is 120 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.
The best way to get from Somerville to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Somerville to Villanova University, including transfers.
Somerville to Villanova University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from N Gaston Ave At Union Ave station.
Somerville to Villanova University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Somerville station.
The best way to get from Somerville to Villanova University is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Somerville, NJ, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Somerville to Villanova University via Newark Penn Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Villanova in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Gaston Ave At Union Ave 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 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Somerville to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Somerville to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from N Gaston Ave At Union Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Somerville to Villanova University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Somerville to Villanova University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerville to Villanova University is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Somerville to Villanova University.
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