Villanova University - Transportation

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Villanova offers many convenient ways to get around without spending a lot of money. The shuttles on and off campus are a great service for students without a car who want to hop to the next town over. They are reliable and almost always on time, so students never have to worry about long waits. Transportation into Philly is just as easy, with two train lines and three stations around campus to bring you there. It’s under $10 round trip and under 30 minutes to the city. The only downfall is the city’s subway system, which isn’t well mapped out and can take a while to get used to. However, the regional rails running from the suburbs into the city are easy, cheap, and quick. There are also special shuttles that run to the airport before breaks, as well as a whole train line dedicated to traveling to and from the airport.

Whether it’s a quick trip to the bookstore in Rosemont or a night in the city, there are varying ways of getting there and an affordable and convenient method of doing so. Public transportation may be daunting at first, but within a week or two, you’ll have it down to a science.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Villanova has two rail lines, the... Villanova has two rail lines, the R5 and the R100, with stops on campus. It’s extremely easy to get into Philadelphia or the neighboring towns. 12345 Transportation Report

Anonymous says:

There is an off-campus shuttle,... There is an off-campus shuttle, but I just think it’s easier to walk or find someone with a car. If you can’t walk there, it is a train distance or just too far away. 12345 Transportation Report

Anonymous says:

It’s easy to get around with... It’s easy to get around with public transportation, but after a while, it gets to be too expensive for just a quick trip. 12345 Transportation Report

Anonymous says:

Public transportation is very... Public transportation is very convenient, as we have two different train stops on campus. Both take you into Philly, but into different parts, and one will eventually lead you to the King of Prussia Mall. I definitely take advantage of the trains, as I just took one into Philly to watch a court case for my business law class. 12345 Transportation Report

Anonymous says:

Villanova is luckier than most... Villanova is luckier than most schools, because it has the R5, which goes up the Mainline and into Philadelphia. 12345 Transportation Report

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