Ground Transportation

NEW! The SGA Ride Share Board

The Villanova Student Government Association (SGA) and UNIT are pleased to announce the implementation of "Ride Share Board," an online service that allows Villanova students, faculty, and staff to post information about offering and receiving car rides to and from the University throughout the school year.

Students can access the Ride Share Board website by clicking on the "Student Links" title on the Villanova home page (students must be logged into the Villanova website to see this link). Next, students will input their Villanova email address and Banner ID number to access posts that will link them to others that live in their area. Students can also sign up for "Alerts" by clicking on the "Actions" tab to receive notices when rides are being offered in to or from their area. Questions? Please email the Student Government Association at sga@villanova.edu.

Air Transportation

Getting to the Airport from Villanova

The SGA Airport Shuttle

The Villanova Student Government Association - (610) 519-7203 - frequently offers shuttle service to/from Philadelphia International Airport during University breaks**. The SGA Airport Shuttle will be advertised on the Wildcat Newswire, the Parents Website, and in "News and Events" on the Villanova Home Page when service is available.

The SGA Spring Break Airport Shuttle will be available on Friday, February 27th (12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm) and Saturday, February 28th (8 am, 10 am, 12 noon).  Buses to the airport will leave from Pike Lot (SE corner of Ithan Avenue & Lancaster). The return shuttle will pick up students on the commercial side of TERMINAL C at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, March 8th at 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm and drop off will be in the Pike Lot (SE Corner of Ithan & Lancaster). Tickets for the Spring Break Airport Shuttle Service are $20 roundtrip or $12 one way (cash or Wildcard). Students must purchase their shuttle tickets in advance in 214 Dougherty Hall. PLEASE  NOTE: Students MUST arrive in the Pike Lot at least 15 minutes prior to departure and present the Shuttle Bus Voucher to the bus driver before boarding the airport shuttle. Shuttle tickets cannot be purchased from the bus driver. Students without a voucher will be denied access to the Airport Shuttle. Questions? Please chiefofstaff@villanovasga.com.

**-Excludes end-of-semester break periods.

Train

Another option for students is through the SEPTA Regional Rail service. The R-5 Regional Rail (Thorndale/Paoli) makes frequent stops at the NW corner of Villanova's main campus area. Students may take the  R-5 to the 30th Street Station. Once at 30th Street Station, just switch trains and take the R-1 Airport Train. Please note: students should check the SEPTA schedules online for times, since during peak hours or on holidays the train does not stop as frequently at Villanova's campus! At 30th Street Station during peak times, the R-1 train to the airport leaves every 30 minutes on the "4's" (:04 and :34) of each hour. Students should also check both the R-5 and R-1 schedules to insure enough time to check into the airport early. Students will need to know which airport terminal they are going to (A, B, C, D, or E/F), as the R-1 stops at each terminal separately.

Taxi Service

The airport taxi and shuttle services (such as Avalon, Bennett, and Main Line Taxis mentioned above) run by off-campus companies frequently offer 24-hour service. Students should be aware that transportation to the airport from Villanova can cost $35-$60 each way, and they may wish to "carpool" to save on the expense. Please check with individual taxi/limousine services directly concerning transportation to/from the airport from Villanova.

*Excluding End-of-Semester Breaks