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Delaware Art Museum
Major regional art museum known for American illustration, Pre-Raphaelite works, and a respected sculpture garden.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $181.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $461 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average $69 (€57).
A bus is $418 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE costing on average $461 (€377).
Other travel options to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Flight takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€1). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+![]() | 9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h05 | 1:35 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
FlixBus+![]() | 7:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3h35 | 10:35 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Wilmington Station — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wilmington Station trip today.
Major regional art museum known for American illustration, Pre-Raphaelite works, and a respected sculpture garden.
Historic industrial museum on the Brandywine, covering the DuPont story with mills, gardens, and riverside grounds.
Well-known museum just north of Wilmington in Chadds Ford, famous for the Wyeth family and Brandywine Valley art.
The city's most popular leisure district, with a scenic riverwalk, public art, event spaces, and easy walking near the station.
Central downtown square surrounded by historic architecture and office towers, useful as a starting point for exploring the city.
Large urban park with river views, bridges, walking paths, and access to the zoo and surrounding cultural sites.
A Mid-Atlantic specialty made with sweet blue crab meat, lightly bound and pan-seared or broiled. It is closely associated with Delaware and nearby Chesapeake waters.
A traditional breakfast staple in Delaware and the surrounding region, made from pork scraps and cornmeal, sliced and fried until crisp. It is a classic local comfort food.
A deli sandwich of cured meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and dressing on a long roll. It reflects Wilmington's strong Italian American food culture.
A respected neighborhood bistro offering seasonal American and European-influenced dishes in an intimate, polished setting.
A celebrated downtown restaurant known for modern Italian cooking, creative small plates, and a lively upscale atmosphere.
An established brasserie in Hotel Du Pont serving French-inspired cuisine in an elegant historic dining room near central Wilmington.
Costs are moderate by U.S. standards. Casual meals are affordable, while hotel rates and fine dining can be pricier.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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Wilmington Station -> Downtown Wilmington
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