There are 4 ways to get from Villanova University to Chestnut Hill by train, subway, 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 Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Chestnut Hill Westtrain Chw
1h 57m$5–8Drive 10.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Villanova University to Chestnut Hillcar 10.2 mi
20 min$2–3Subway, line 97 bus
- Take the subway from Villanova South to Norristown Transit Centersubway M1
- Take the bus from Norristown Transit Center to Chestnut Hill Loopbus 97
2h 5m$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Villanova University to Chestnut Hilltaxi 10.2 mi
20 min$30–40
Villanova University to Chestnut Hill by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Chestnut Hill is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Chestnut Hill is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Chestnut Hill. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at Chestnut Hill West via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Villanova University and Chestnut Hill is 22 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Chestnut Hill without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Villanova University to Chestnut Hill, including transfers.
Villanova University to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Villanova station.
Villanova University to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Chestnut Hill is 10 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Villanova University to Chestnut Hill.
There are 933+ hotels available in Chestnut Hill.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Chestnut Hill West via Villanova and Gray 30th St Station in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Chestnut Hill West
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Subway from Villanova South to Norristown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Norristown Transit Center to Chestnut Hill Loop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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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