There are 5 ways to get from Yale University to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 47m$40–663Drive 172.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yale University to Villanova Universitycar 172.3 mi
3h 33m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
6h 29m$46–75Train, bus
- Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
7h 26m$47–76Train, fly
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain
5h 57m$81–450
Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yale University to Villanova University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Yale University to Villanova University is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Yale University to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Yale University to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Villanova via Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Yale University and Villanova University is 179 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Yale University to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Yale University to Villanova University, including transfers.
Yale University to Villanova University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven station.
Yale University to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Yale University to Villanova University is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Yale University, CT, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yale University to Villanova University via New Haven, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Gulph Mills Station - onsite, Gulph Mills, and Villanova South in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $170–700
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Haven to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yale University to Villanova University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Yale University to Villanova University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yale University to Villanova University is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Yale University to Villanova University.
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