There are 6 ways to get from Villanova University to Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 51m$33–653Drive 135.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Villanova University to Union Stationcar 135.7 mi
2h 39m$25–36Line 124 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to 13th St & Market St - MBFSbus 124 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 33m$26–46Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 1m$85–613Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Union Stationbus New York
5h 40m$33–83Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 28m$910–1,212
Villanova University to Union Station by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Union Station is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Union Station is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - on street and arriving at Washington Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Villanova University and Union Station is 146 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Union Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Villanova University to Union Station, including transfers.
Villanova University to Union Station bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Gulph Mills Station - on street.
Villanova University to Union Station train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Villanova station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Union Station is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus and bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Union Station, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Washington Union Station via Villanova and 30th Street Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Washington Union Station via Villanova South, Gulph Mills, Gulph Mills Station - on street, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 4h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Gulph Mills Station - on street to 13th St & Market St - MBFS
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Villanova University to Union Station bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 13th St & Market St - MBFS station.
Villanova University to Union Station train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Union Station is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Villanova University to Union Station.
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