There are 4 ways to get from Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA 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
50 min$2–4Line 124 bus
- Take the bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to Chestnut St & Broad Stbus 124 / ...
1h 17m$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Villanova University to Philadelphia, PAtaxi 12.8 mi
25 min$35–50Drive 12.8 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Philadelphia, PAcar 12.8 mi
25 min$3–4
Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - on street and arriving at Chestnut St & Broad St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
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 Philadelphia, PA is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Villanova to Suburban Station takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Gulph Mills Station - on street.
Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Villanova station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA is to train which takes 50 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Philadelphia, 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 Chestnut St & Broad St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 51 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 Chestnut St & Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut St & Broad St station.
Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA is 13 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Villanova University to Philadelphia, PA.
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