There are 3 ways to get from Towson to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain Pao
2h 56m$25–610Drive 96 mi
cheapest- Drive from Towson to Villanova Universitycar 96 mi
1h 48m$18–26Bus, line 124 bus
- Take the bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Archbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 13th St & Market St - MBFS to Gulph Mills Station - onsitebus 124 / ...
5h 29m$24–40
Towson to Villanova University by tram, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Towson to Villanova University is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Towson to Villanova University is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Towson to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Towson to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Lutherville and arriving at Villanova via Baltimore Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Towson and Villanova University is 116 miles. The road distance is 96.6 miles.
The best way to get from Towson to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $25 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Towson to Villanova University, including transfers.
Towson to Villanova University bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns station.
Towson to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Towson to Villanova University is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $25 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus and line 124 bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lutherville to Villanova University via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Villanova in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Villanova University via Baltimore & Arch, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Gulph Mills Station - onsite, Gulph Mills, and Villanova South in around 5h 29m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- 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
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from YORK RD & TOWSONTOWN BLVD sb ns to Baltimore & Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from 13th St & Market St - MBFS to Gulph Mills Station - onsite
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Towson to Villanova University bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Baltimore & Arch station.
Towson to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Towson to Villanova University is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Towson to Villanova University.
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