There are 8 ways to get from Villanova University to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Providencetrain Acela
5h 47m$78–173Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus FlixBus 2681 / ...
8h 15m$47–78Drive 274.1 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Providencecar 274.1 mi
5h 21m$50–73Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
4h 57m$47–303Bus via Gulph Mills Station - on street
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
9h 6m$61–126Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
5h 4m$192–1,515Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane BWI - PVD
6h 15m$68–930Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
7h 2m$74–435
Villanova University to Providence by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Providence is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Providence is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Providence via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at Providence via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Villanova University and Providence is 291 miles. The road distance is 275.7 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Providence without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Villanova University to Providence, including transfers.
Villanova University to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Villanova University to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Providence is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Providence via Villanova, Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Villanova University to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Villanova University to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Providence is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Villanova University to Providence.
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