There are 4 ways to get from Villanova University to Spring Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
4h 53m$25–633Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-71 At Mercer Avebus 317
5h 10m$13–38Drive 81.8 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Spring Lakecar 81.8 mi
1h 30m$15–22Bus via Gulph Mills Station - on street
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-71 At Mercer Avebus 317
5h 45m$16–41
Villanova University to Spring Lake by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Spring Lake is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Spring Lake is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University to Spring Lake. However, there are services departing from Ppa Bus Terminal and arriving at Rt-71 At Mercer Ave via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Spring Lake. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at Spring Lake via 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Villanova University and Spring Lake is 144 miles. The road distance is 82.3 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Spring Lake without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $24 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Villanova University to Spring Lake, including transfers.
Villanova University to Spring Lake bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Villanova University to Spring Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Spring Lake is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $24 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $40 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Spring Lake, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Spring Lake via Villanova, 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station, and Long Branch in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-71 At Mercer Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-71 At Mercer Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Rt-71 At Mercer Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Villanova University to Spring Lake bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rt-71 At Mercer Ave station.
Villanova University to Spring Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Spring Lake is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Villanova University to Spring Lake.
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