There are 4 ways to get from Villanova University to Long Branch by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
3h 45m$23–623Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Asbury Park Transportation Ctrbus 317
6h 50m$14–45Drive 84.5 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Long Branchcar 84.5 mi
1h 36m$16–23Bus via Gulph Mills Station - on street
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Asbury Park Transportation Ctrbus 317
7h 25m$17–50
Villanova University to Long Branch by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Long Branch is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Long Branch is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from Ppa Bus Terminal and arriving at Broadway At Lipincott Ave via Asbury Park Transportation Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at Long Branch via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Villanova University and Long Branch is 133 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Long Branch without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Villanova University to Long Branch, including transfers.
Villanova University to Long Branch bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Villanova University to Long Branch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Long Branch is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $45 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Long Branch, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Long Branch via Villanova, 30th Street Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Asbury Park Transportation Ctr every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Asbury Park Transportation Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Asbury Park Transportation Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
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Booking & Getting There
Villanova University to Long Branch bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Asbury Park Transportation Ctr station.
Villanova University to Long Branch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Long Branch is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Villanova University to Long Branch.
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