There are 5 ways to get from Swarthmore to Villanova University by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car
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Line 109 bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus 109
- Take the subway from 69th St Transit Center to Villanova Southsubway M1
1h 9m$6Drive 11.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swarthmore to Villanova Universitycar 11.4 mi
17 min$3Train
- Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain Pao
1h 25m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swarthmore to Villanova Universitytaxi 11.4 mi
17 min$30–45Line 109 bus, line 106 bus
- Take the bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus 109
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center North Terminal to Lancaster Av & Villanova Universitybus 106
2h 8m$6
Swarthmore to Villanova University by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore to Villanova University is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Swarthmore to Villanova University is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Swarthmore to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av and arriving at Lancaster Av & Villanova University via 69th St Transit Center North Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Villanova via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Swarthmore and Villanova University is 16 miles. The road distance is 11.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Villanova University without a car is to line 109 bus and subway which takes 1h 9m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Swarthmore to Villanova University, including transfers.
Swarthmore to Villanova University bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av station.
Swarthmore to Villanova University train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Swarthmore station.
The best way to get from Swarthmore to Villanova University is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 109 bus and line 106 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Swarthmore, PA, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Swarthmore to Villanova University via Gray 30th St Station and Villanova in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to Villanova University via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St Transit Center North Terminal, and Lancaster Av & Villanova University in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Subway from 69th St Transit Center to Villanova South
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Bus from Chester Rd & Rutgers Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Bus from 69th St Transit Center North Terminal to Lancaster Av & Villanova University
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
Delaware Wilmington Taxi
- Phone
- +1 302-345-1198
- Website
- delawareridetaxi.weebly.com
Wilmington Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 302-804-1134
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More Questions & Answers
Swarthmore to Villanova University bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center South Terminal station.
Swarthmore to Villanova University train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore to Villanova University is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Swarthmore to Villanova University.
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