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How to get fromVillanova University to American Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Villanova University to American University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 24m
    $38–659

  2. Drive 137.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Villanova University to American Universitycar car 137.2 mi
    2h 40m
    $25–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus bus New York
    5h 48m
    $38–84

  4. Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 24m
    $88–616

  5. Line 124 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to 13th St & Market St - MBFSbus bus 124 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus bus C51 / ...
    6h 20m
    $30–54

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 41m
    $63–395

Villanova University to American University by foot, train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and American University, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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