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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to 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 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$50 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE costing on average $50 (€41).
A bus is $432 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE costing on average $471 (€385).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
Flight takes on average 6h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE
How to get from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 10:00 AM3h30Newark, Penn Station1:30 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
· 10:00 AM3h30Newark, Penn Station1:30 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
11:10 PM2h25Newark, Penn Station1:35 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus+
4:40 PM3h25Newark, Penn Station8:05 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$361One-way1 transfer
8:40 AM2h30Newark, Penn Station11:10 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+
7:30 AM3h05Newark, Penn Station10:35 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE costing on average $50 (€41).
A bus is $432 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE costing on average $471 (€385).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
Flight takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ 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 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station 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 to go to Wilmington, DE by bus.
- 38 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Infobus.
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