How to travel from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE

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Travel Information between New York, NY and Wilmington, DE

distanceDistance105 miles (169 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$12 - $254
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $12 (€11) • 1 h 27 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $254 (€229) • 57 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 105 miles (169 km) to Wilmington, DE from New York, NY. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE.

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from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE

How to get from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

Greyhound
08:30AM3h05
New York, NY
11:35AMWilmington, DE
$431One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
10:30PM3h05
New York, NY
01:35AMWilmington, DE
$401One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Republic Airlines
04:10PM0h57
LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
05:07PMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
$4151One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
11:23PM5h46
Penn Station, New York, NY
05:09AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
$661One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
04:09AM1h54
Penn Station, New York, NY
06:03AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
$891One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
08:49AM1h57
Penn Station, New York, NY
10:46AMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE
$1191One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:15AM2h20
New York, NY
01:35PMWilmington, DE
$471One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
09:35AM3h05
New York, NY
12:40PMWilmington, DE
$651One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
06:10PM3h10
New York, NY
09:20PMWilmington, DE
$471One-way
0 transfers
Republic Airlines
06:10AM1h15
LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)
07:25AMPhiladelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
$4151One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip to Wilmington from New York with Omio's travel partners Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Wilmington from New York, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE

      FAQs: Travel to Wilmington, DE easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE.
      FAQs

      There are 3 travel options between New York, NY and Wilmington, DE. You can take a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Wilmington, DE:

      Taking a train costs $17 (€16) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $29 (€26).

      A train is $242 (€219) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $254 (€229) from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE.

      The fastest way from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE is by flight with an average journey time of 57 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Wilmington, DE that take longer:

      Getting to Wilmington, DE by bus takes 2 h 15 min on average.

      Train takes on average 1 h 27 min.

      Wilmington, DE is approximately 105 miles (169 km) away from New York, NY.

      The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE is:

      • Around 21 buses per day.
      • Around 3 flights per day.
      • 34 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Wilmington, DE from New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE:

        The following travel companies offer services from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE:

        • Travel with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus or Rockledge Bus to go to Wilmington, DE by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Rockledge Bus New York, NY to Wilmington, DE tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
        • Amtrak or Amtrak Acela can get you to Wilmington, DE by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE for $12 (€11) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE with the following travel companies:

        • You can check for a direct bus to Wilmington, DE with Greyhound or Rockledge Bus with 20 direct buses per day.
        • You can find 33 direct trains per day to Wilmington, DE with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela.

        Direct services to Wilmington, DE tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, New Carrollton, MD or Newark, NJ. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your New York, NY and Wilmington, DE itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Wilmington, DE and any of these top destinations today!
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