There are 6 ways to get from Villanova University to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 50m$33–653Line 124 bus, bus
cheapest- 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 / ...
5h 4m$25–46Drive 136.6 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Washingtoncar 136.6 mi
2h 40m$25–36Train, 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
3h 26m$956–1,306Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 14m$43–98Fly 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 14m$958–1,209
Villanova University to Washington by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Washington is to line 124 bus and bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Washington 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 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Washington 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 50m.
The distance between Villanova University and Washington is 146 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Villanova University to Washington, including transfers.
Villanova University to Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Gulph Mills Station - on street.
Villanova University to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Washington is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus and bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. 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 5h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
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
- $35–85
- 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
- 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
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
- 53 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- OurBus
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More Questions & Answers
Villanova University to Washington bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 13th St & Market St - MBFS station.
Villanova University to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Washington is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Villanova University to Washington.
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