There are 4 ways to get from Villanova University to University City by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
34 min$3Line 106 bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Lancaster Av & Villanova University to 69th St Transit Center North Terminalbus 106
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 36th Stbus 21
1h 8m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Villanova University to University Citytaxi 11.2 mi
23 min$30–40Drive 11.2 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to University Citycar 11.2 mi
23 min$3
Villanova University to University City by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to University City is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to University City is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University to University City. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Villanova University and arriving at Chestnut St & 36th St via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Villanova and arriving at Gray 30th St Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Villanova University and University City is 11 miles. The road distance is 11.3 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to University City without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $3.
The train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station takes 30 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Villanova University to University City bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Lancaster Av & Villanova University station.
Villanova University to University City train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Villanova station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to University City is to train which takes 34 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 106 bus and line 21 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 8m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and University City, PA, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Chestnut St & 36th St via Lancaster Av & Villanova University, 69th St Transit Center North Terminal, and 69th St Transit Center South Terminal in around 1h 8m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Lancaster Av & Villanova University to 69th St Transit Center North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 36th St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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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More Questions & Answers
Villanova University to University City bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center North Terminal station.
Villanova University to University City train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to University City is 11 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Villanova University to University City.
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