How to travel from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight 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 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $55.

Distance: 295 miles (475 km)

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$144

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$78

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$162

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6h 42m

Average total duration

6h 12m

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30m

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7h 36m

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7h 6m

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4h 29m

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1h 29m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.9kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

How to get from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound
11:00AM9h40
Wilmington, DE
08:40PMBoston, MA
$741One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
11:00AM9h40
Wilmington, DE
08:40PMBoston, MA
$741One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
10:00PM8h00
Wilmington, DE
06:00AMBoston, MA
$931One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:25AM12h00
Wilmington, DE
02:25PMBoston, MA
$1321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA 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 Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Wilmington, DE and Boston, MA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA costing on average $51 (€41).

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA costing on average $55 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 28m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA is approximately 295 miles (475 km).
The average frequency per day from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 30 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wilmington, DE and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, DART First State, Rockledge Bus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Boston, MA by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:
  • 28 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
  • 9 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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