There are 4 ways to get from State College to Villanova University by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0421D
4h 38m$35–54Drive 179 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Villanova Universitycar 179 mi
3h 19m$30–43Fly, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
3h 56m$50–363Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Paoli Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 55m$63–97
State College to Villanova University by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from State College to Villanova University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Villanova University is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from State College station to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from State College Bus Station and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - on street via South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between State College and Villanova University is 182 miles. The road distance is 180.1 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Villanova University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from State College to Villanova University, including transfers.
State College to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from State College Bus Station.
State College to Villanova University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at King of Prussia Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Villanova University is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from State College to Villanova University.
There are 982+ hotels available in Villanova University.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from State College Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ride twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Paoli Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to King of Prussia Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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