Villanova University provides a shuttle service, and students are encouraged to utilize the on-campus shuttle service to access locations throughout the Villanova Campus. Please visit Shuttle Information for schedule.
This is primarily an on-campus shuttle for the transport of Students, Faculty and Staff whose injuries or disabilities prevent them from safely using the Wildcat Shuttle. Students who need a transport to class should call Public Safety at 610-519-5800 one half hour before the start of their first class and as soon as possible between classes.
When there is a need to travel off campus, several options are available depending on the destination and time that you plan to travel off campus.
South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is the public transportation service for Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, including Villanova University. SEPTA Passes can be purchased at the Paoli Thorndale station located behind Mendel Hall. Please visit SEPTA for all fares, routes, schedules, and to download the mobile app.
· Regional Rail Service: R5 Paoli/Thorndale The stop is located between the Mendel Parking Lot and the Springmill Garage. Station stops include: Berwyn, Devon, Strafford, Wayne, St. Davids, Rador, Villanova, Rosemont, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Ardmore, Wynnewood, Narberth, Merion, Overbrook, and 30th Street Staion.
· Norristown High Speed Line: R100 The first stop is located on Ithan Ave behind I-1 Parking Garage. The second top is located behind the L-3 Parking Lot. Station stops include: Wynnewood Rd., Ardmore Junction, Ardmore Ave., Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Roberts Rd. (Rosemont), Garrett Hill, Stadium (Ithan Ave.), Villanova, Radnor, and County Line.
· Bus Route: 106 Ardmore and Paoli to 69th Street Transportation Center Station stops include: Ardmore (Suburban Square), Lancaster and Bryn Mawr Aves., Radnor (Chester and King of Prussia Rds.), Lancaster and Wayne Aves. (Wayne), Lancaster and Main Aves. (Berwyn).
Parked right on campus and available 24/7. Information, reservations, and mobile app are available at Zipcar.
Multiple Taxi companies service Villanova University and the surrounding areas.
In addition to the public transportation services, several businesses located in close proximity to Villanova University offer delivery service, including:
Rosemont Pharmacy: Offering same or next day free delivery of orders to your work or home in most cases
1149 E. Lancaster Avenue
Rosemont, Pennsylvania 19010
Phone: 610- 525-3570
Fax: 610-525-3153
Gladwyne Pharmacy: Offering delivery of prescriptions. Delivery charge per delivery.
352 Righters Mill Rd
Gladwyne, PA 19035
Phone 610-649-1100
Fax 610-649-8112
Parvin's Pharmacy: Offering free delivery to the Villanova Health Center.
30 North Bryn Mawr Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-6664
Fax (610) 520-9021
This is primarily an On-Campus Shuttle for the transport of Students, Faculty and Staff whose injuries or disabilities prevent them from safely using the Wildcat Shuttle. Students who need a transport to class should call Public Safety at 610-519-5800 one half hour before the start of their first class and as soon as possible between classes.
Injured or disabled students who need to go to the Rothman Institute, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Main Line Diagnosis and Excel Physical Therapy may call for the Mobility Shuttle. The Off-Campus Shuttle also transports to these locations, with the exception of Excel Physical Therapy, for students who are otherwise mobile. The Off-Campus Shuttle schedule can be found on The Villanova Parking Website.
Operates on Friday and Saturday 6pm -12:30am except during breaks. The shuttle departs Villanova South Campus every hour. The shuttle drops off and picks up at the Dicks Sporting Goods at King of Prussia Mall. Please see Shuttle Information for schedule. Please Note: The last shuttle leaves Dicks Sporting Goods at 12:10am. Please visit Shuttle Information for schedule.
Villanova University was founded in 1842 by the Order of St. Augustine. To this day, Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition is the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University’s six colleges.
