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. For students who need a transport to class, please call Public Safety at 610-519-4444 or the Parking Office to arrange mobility usage.
Villanova offers several Off Campus Shuttles for Students. Stops include The Villa's, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Suburban Square, King of Prussia Mall, and more. Please see the Shuttle Schedule for more stops and times.
Injured or disabled students who need to go to the Rothman Institute, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Main Line Diagnosis, Excel Physical Therapy, Premier Urgent Care, or other local medical offices for an appointment may call for the Mobility Shuttle. The Off-Campus Shuttle also transports to some of these locations, for students who are otherwise mobile. Please call Public Safety (610) 519-4444 or the Parking Office, so pick up and transportation can be arranged in time.
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 the Spring Mill Garage. 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 Transportaion Station, Philadelphia.
· 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. Local 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. More stops between Norristown Transportation Center and 69th Street Transportaion Center, Philadelphia.
· Bus Route: 106 Ardmore and Paoli to 69th Street Transportation Center Station. Local 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). More stops between Paoli and 69th Street Transportataion Center, Philadelphia.
Parked right on campus and available 24/7. Information, reservations, and mobile app are available at Zipcar.
Multiple Taxi Companies and Uber or Lift service Villanova University and the surrounding areas.Taxi and Uber or Lift drivers are not allowed acess to inner campus. The Guard will not permit them through, so please plan to meet them at the Guard House. Remember to enter and exit the vehicle safely on the curb side and be aware of other vehicle traffic.
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. Must be available to sign for order. rosemontpharmacy.com
Gladwyne Pharmacy: Offering delivery of prescriptions. Delivery charge per delivery. gladwynepharmacy.com
Parvin's Pharmacy: Offering free delivery to the Villanova Health Center. mygnp.com
CVS Pharmacy: The Off-Campus Shuttle does stop near CVS, however, CVS offers delivery service for a fee. cvs.com
Giant-Peapod Delivery: Minimum delivery size $60, see website for delivery fee and details. peapod.com
ACME-instacart: First delivery free, see website for delivery fee and details. shop.acmemarkets.com
Whole Foods Market-instacart or Amazon: See website for delivery fee and details. wholefoodsmarket.com/online-ordering
