There are 9 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University by plane, train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
2h 54m$952–1,185Drive 159.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova Universitycar 159.4 mi
2h 57m$30–42Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
4h 49m$960–1,312Subway, train via Washington
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 56m$47–99Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 21m$37–79Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 31m$474–1,469Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 50m$41–91Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 37m$45–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Villanova University159.4 mi
2h 57m
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University is to fly and train which takes 2h 54m and costs $950 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via Washington Union Station and 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Villanova via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Villanova University is 154 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University without a car is to subway and train via Washington which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Villanova University via Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Gulph Mills Station - onsite, Gulph Mills, and Villanova South in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Villanova University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Villanova University.
There are 856+ hotels available in Villanova University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Villanova University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.