There are 3 ways to get from Spring Lake to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 32m$25–634Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rt-71 At Mercer Ave to Ppa Bus Terminalbus 317
4h 39m$15–40Drive 81.3 mi
- Drive from Spring Lake to Villanova Universitycar 81.3 mi
1h 31m$15–22
Spring Lake to Villanova University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spring Lake to Villanova University is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Spring Lake to Villanova University is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Spring Lake to Villanova University station. However, there are services departing from Rt-71 At Mercer Ave and arriving at Gulph Mills Station - onsite via 13th St & Market St - MBFS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Spring Lake to Villanova University. However, there are services departing from Spring Lake and arriving at Villanova via Long Branch, Newark Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Spring Lake and Villanova University is 144 miles. The road distance is 81.8 miles.
The best way to get from Spring Lake to Villanova University without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $24 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Spring Lake to Villanova University, including transfers.
Spring Lake to Villanova University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rt-71 At Mercer Ave station.
Spring Lake to Villanova University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from Spring Lake to Villanova University is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $24 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $45 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Spring Lake, NJ, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Spring Lake to Villanova University via Long Branch, Newark Penn Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Villanova in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Rt-71 At Mercer Ave to Ppa Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rt-71 At Mercer Ave to Ppa Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
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Booking & Getting There
Spring Lake to Villanova University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Spring Lake to Villanova University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spring Lake to Villanova University is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Spring Lake to Villanova University.
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