There are 4 ways to get from Penn State University to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
5h 19m$36–111Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0400s
7h 24m$57–154Drive 213.7 mi
- Drive from Penn State University to Villanova University213.7 mi
4h 5m$39–57Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)SCE - PHL
6h 1m$79–353
Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University to Villanova University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University to Villanova University is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Penn State University and Villanova University is 225 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Penn State University to Villanova University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Penn State University to Villanova University is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 7h 24m.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University to Villanova University is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Penn State University to Villanova University.
There are 904+ hotels available in Villanova University.
What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–100 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $45–140 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Paoli Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $28–55
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $27–100
- Business - advance purchase
- $35–190
- Business Class
- $60–250
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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