There are 4 ways to get from Villanova University to Center City by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Villanova to Suburban Stationtrain Pao
45 min$2–4Line 124 bus
- Take the bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to 13th St & Market St - MBFSbus 124 / ...
1h 19m$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Villanova University to Center Citytaxi 13.1 mi
25 min$35–50Drive 13.1 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Center Citycar 13.1 mi
25 min$3–4
Villanova University to Center City by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Center City is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Center City is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Center City. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - on street and arriving at 13th St & Market St - MBFS via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Villanova and arriving at Suburban Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Villanova University and Center City is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Center City without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Villanova to Suburban Station takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Villanova University to Center City bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Gulph Mills Station - on street.
Villanova University to Center City train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Villanova station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Center City is to train which takes 45 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Center City, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Villanova to Suburban Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, SEPTA operates a bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to 13th St & Market St - MBFS every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Villanova to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to 13th St & Market St - MBFS
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
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
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Booking & Getting There
Villanova University to Center City bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 13th St & Market St - MBFS station.
Villanova University to Center City train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Center City is 13 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Villanova University to Center City.
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