There are 11 ways to get from Villanova University to Raleigh by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
best- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
5h 25m$78–381Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
12h 4m$68–111Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 49m$113–864Train, bus
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St to Baltimore, MDbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleighbus Nyc
10h 54m$73–108Drive 398 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Raleighcar 398 mi
7h 17m$73–105Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
6h 25m$170–967Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHL - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
6h 58m$186–1,003Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
7h 23m$380–2,326Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
7h 8m$137–862Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LGA - RDU
8h$154–1,064Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
11h 49m$123–314
Villanova University to Raleigh by foot and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Raleigh is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Raleigh is to train and fly and line 100 bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - on street and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Villanova University and Raleigh is 372 miles. The road distance is 400.3 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Raleigh without a car is to train via Washington which takes 9h 49m and costs $110 - $900.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Villanova University to Raleigh, including transfers.
Villanova University to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Villanova University to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Raleigh is to train via Washington which takes 9h 49m and costs $110 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Raleigh Union Station via Villanova, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- 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 Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Villanova University to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Villanova University to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Raleigh is 400 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Villanova University to Raleigh.
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