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Delaware Art Museum
Major art museum known for its Pre-Raphaelite collection, American illustration, and sculpture garden. A top cultural stop near central Wilmington.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 36 trains that leave Penn Station, New York, NY for Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE on Wed, May 27, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
111 Northeast Regional
181 Northeast Regional
113 Northeast Regional
67 Northeast Regional
129 Northeast Regional
2107 NextGen Acela
2167 Acela
2151 NextGen Acela
2159 NextGen Acela
2113 NextGen AcelaOmio 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 $183.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $467 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m 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 $70 (€57).
A bus is $424 (€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 $467 (€377).
Other travel options to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Flight takes on average 6h 36m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 1h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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97 Silver Meteor | 2:30 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h10 | 4:40 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 3:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h37 | 4:37 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 3:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h54 | 4:59 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 4:05 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h51 | 5:56 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
129 Northeast Regional | 4:24 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h59 | 6:23 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2167 Acela | 5:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h33 | 6:33 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
193 Northeast Regional | 5:27 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h46 | 7:13 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
197 Northeast Regional | 6:08 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h49 | 7:57 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 6:25 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h56 | 8:21 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 Vermonter | 6:45 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h49 | 8:34 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 7:18 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h38 | 8:56 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 7:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h54 | 9:46 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 11:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 5h46 | 5:09 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
111 Northeast Regional | 4:50 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h57 | 6:47 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
181 Northeast Regional | 5:45 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h50 | 7:35 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto · 51 Cardinal | 6:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h40 | 8:42 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 1 transfer | |
89 Palmetto | 6:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h55 | 7:57 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2103 NextGen Acela | 6:10 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h37 | 7:47 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
113 Northeast Regional | 6:32 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h52 | 8:24 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
51 Cardinal | 6:40 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h02 | 8:42 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 7:04 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h19 | 9:23 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
183 Northeast Regional | 7:25 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h05 | 9:30 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2107 NextGen Acela | 7:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h31 | 9:06 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
141 Northeast Regional | 8:23 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h51 | 10:14 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h34 | 10:34 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
185 Northeast Regional | 9:25 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h59 | 11:24 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2113 NextGen Acela | 10:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h34 | 11:34 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 10:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h50 | 12:25 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 11:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h36 | 12:36 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
119 Northeast Regional | 11:02 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h56 | 12:58 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
125 Northeast Regional | 11:35 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h56 | 1:31 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 Northeast Regional | 12:10 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h59 | 2:09 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 12:40 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h01 | 2:41 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 1:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h34 | 2:36 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
19 Crescent | 2:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h03 | 4:03 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
93 Northeast Regional | 2:02 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1h50 | 3:52 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Penn Station, New York, NY to Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 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 art museum known for its Pre-Raphaelite collection, American illustration, and sculpture garden. A top cultural stop near central Wilmington.
Museum complex on the original DuPont powder yards with mills, riverside grounds, and exhibits on early American industry and innovation.
Renowned museum of American decorative arts set within extensive gardens and woodlands. Worth the short trip for a flagship heritage experience.
Popular waterfront district with a riverwalk, public art, entertainment venues, and some of the city's most photographed modern views.
Historic central square framed by landmark buildings and monuments, ideal for a quick introduction to downtown Wilmington.
Large urban park with trails, river scenery, bridges, and broad lawns. A favorite for walking and relaxing close to the city center.
A Mid-Atlantic breakfast staple made from pork scraps and cornmeal, sliced and pan-fried. It is especially associated with Delaware and nearby Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.
Sweet local crab from the Delaware Bay and nearby Chesapeake region, often served steamed, in crab cakes, or picked fresh in season.
A regional favorite made with lump crab meat, lightly bound and pan-seared or broiled. Popular across Delaware’s coastal and bay-influenced cuisine.
A highly regarded modern Italian restaurant in downtown Wilmington, known for creative small plates, handmade pasta, and a lively upscale setting.
An established French brasserie in Hotel du Pont, known for polished dining, classic cocktails, and an elegant downtown atmosphere.
A long-running, old-school Italian restaurant loved for hearty red-sauce classics, generous portions, and a warm neighborhood feel.
Costs are moderate by U.S. standards. Casual dining is reasonable, while hotels and upscale meals can be pricier.
Tip 18-20% at full-service restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 1-5 depending on service.
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