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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $675.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$675 Average price | $144 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average $35 (€29).
A train is $411 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average $444 (€363).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Flight takes on average 8h 39m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 2h 9m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Wilmington, DE
How to get from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
10:15 AM3h25New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY1:40 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+10:15 AM3h25New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY1:40 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2215 Acela12:20 PM1h31Penn Station, New York, NY1:51 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$3041One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6711:23 PM5h46Penn Station, New York, NY5:09 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1041One-way0 transfers
- 1399:22 PM1h44Penn Station, New York, NY11:06 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1371One-way0 transfers
- 2203 Acela6:10 AM1h35Penn Station, New York, NY7:45 AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1691One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+7:00 AM3h30New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.10:30 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$621One-way1 transfer
- · 9:40 PM3h10New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY12:50 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$751One-way1 transfer
- 8:00 AM3h10New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY11:10 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$761One-way0 transfers
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AA46288:52 AM4h00LaGuardia Airport12:52 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4861One-way1 transfer
AA5304+AA459510:29 AM4h11LaGuardia Airport2:40 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4861One-way1 transfer- AA1050 · AA20869:55 AM4h45LaGuardia Airport2:40 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average $35 (€29).
A train is $411 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average $444 (€363).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Flight takes on average 8h 39m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Wilmington, DE as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Wilmington, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Wilmington, DE by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus.
- 30 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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