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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$52 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $391 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average $439 (€351).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Flight takes on average 8h 17m.
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.
8:00 AM3h10New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY11:10 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:00 AM3h10New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY11:10 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:10 AM2h20New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY1:30 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$461One-way0 transfers
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10:15 AM3h25New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY1:40 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$471One-way1 transfer
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7:00 AM3h35New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.10:35 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$471One-way1 transfer
6:10 PM3h10New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY9:20 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$581One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $391 (€313) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Wilmington, DE costing on average $439 (€351).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Flight takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Wilmington, DE by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus, Rockledge Bus to go to Wilmington, DE by bus.
- 31 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus, Rockledge Bus.
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