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How to get fromDelaware to Essexby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Delaware to Essex by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to New Haventrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    6h
    $69–135

  2. Drive 225.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmington to Essexcar car 225.5 mi
    4h 32m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. to Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $58–86

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane PHL - BDL
    3. Take the bus from Central Row South Side @ Travelers to Old Saybrook RR Stnbus bus
    7h 20m
    $68–967

  5. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Old Saybrook Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 14m
    $59–694

Delaware to Essex by train and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Delaware, USA and Essex, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Wilmington to Essex Center @ Essex Square via New Haven, Old Saybrook Amtrak Station, and Old Saybrook Train Station Bus Shelter in around 6h.

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