There are 4 ways to get from Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Villanova to Suburban Stationtrain Pao
55 min$2–4Line 124 bus
- Take the bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to Chestnut St & 20th Stbus 124 / ...
1h 20m$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Villanova University to Rittenhouse Squaretaxi 12 mi
26 min$35–45Drive 12 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Rittenhouse Squarecar 12 mi
26 min$3–4
Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Rittenhouse Square. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - on street and arriving at Chestnut St & 20th St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
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 Rittenhouse Square is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $2 - $4.
The train from Villanova to Suburban Station takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Gulph Mills Station - on street.
Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Villanova station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square is to train which takes 55 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Rittenhouse Square, 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 & 20th St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 49 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 & 20th St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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 Rittenhouse Square bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chestnut St & 20th St station.
Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Suburban Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square is 12 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Villanova University to Rittenhouse Square.
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