There are 4 ways to get from Merrick to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
3h 32m$20–617Train, bus
- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 17m$28–60Drive 118.5 mi
- Drive from Merrick to Villanova University118.5 mi
2h 34m$22–32Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit CenterNec
- Take the train from Trenton to Gray 30th St StationTre
4h 50m
Merrick to Villanova University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Villanova University is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Merrick to Villanova University is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Villanova via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Merrick and Villanova University is 128 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merrick to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $19 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Merrick to Villanova University, including transfers.
Merrick to Villanova University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to Villanova University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Villanova University is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Merrick to Villanova University.
There are 848+ hotels available in Villanova University.
What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Merrick to Villanova University via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Villanova in around 3h 32m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Merrick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Trenton to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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