There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain Pao
2h 41m$41–85Bus via Gulph Mills Station - onsite
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 35m$25–42Drive 136.8 mi
- Drive from Washington to Villanova Universitycar 136.8 mi
2h 38m$25–37Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
2h 48m$982–1,303Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
4h 40m$45–98Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 40m$958–1,209Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 33m$925–1,615
Washington to Villanova University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Villanova University is to bus via Gulph Mills Station - onsite which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Villanova University is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Villanova via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Washington and Villanova University is 145 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Washington to Villanova University, including transfers.
Washington to Villanova University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Villanova University is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via Gulph Mills Station - onsite, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Villanova University via Gray 30th St Station and Villanova in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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
- 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
- $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 Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus 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 Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- OurBus
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Villanova University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Villanova University is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Washington to Villanova University.
There are 941+ hotels available in Villanova University.