There are 4 ways to get from Villanova University to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 44m$26–606Drive 104.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Villanova University to Columbia Universitycar 104.5 mi
2h 8m$20–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Villanova to Jefferson Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus
4h 36m$27–56Line 124 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to 30th St & Market St - MBNSbus 124 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 Stbus
5h 10m$39–94
Villanova University to Columbia University by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Columbia University is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Columbia University is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - on street and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via Philadelphia and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 30th Street Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Villanova University and Columbia University is 107 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Villanova University to Columbia University, including transfers.
Villanova University to Columbia University bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Gulph Mills Station - on street.
Villanova University to Columbia University train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Villanova station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Columbia University is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Columbia University via Villanova, 30th Street Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Columbia University via Villanova South, Gulph Mills, Gulph Mills Station - on street, 30th St & Market St - MBNS, Philadelphia, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- 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/
Train from Villanova to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to 30th St & Market St - MBNS
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Villanova University to Columbia University bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 30th St & Market St - MBNS station.
Villanova University to Columbia University train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Columbia University is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Villanova University to Columbia University.
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