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There are 3 ways to get from Hockessin to New Jersey by bus, train or car

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Line 020 bus, train  •  2h 15m

  1. Take the line 020 bus from Yorklyn Rd @ Lancaster Pk to Amtrak Station @ Front-French 020
  2. Take the train from Wilmington to Newark Penn Station Northeast Regional / ...

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Bus  •  3h 51m

  1. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Newark Penn Station Greyhound US0350 / ...

Drive  •  2h 11m

  1. Drive from Hockessin to Newark 122.9 miles

Hockessin to New Jersey by bus and train

35 Weekly Services
2h 15m Average Duration
$6 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Hockessin to New Jersey is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.

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The fastest way to get from Hockessin to New Jersey is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.

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No, there is no direct bus from Hockessin to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from Yorklyn Rd @ Lancaster Pk and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Wilmington Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

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The distance between Hockessin and New Jersey is 119 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.

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The best way to get from Hockessin to New Jersey without a car is to line 020 bus and train which takes 2h 15m and costs $5 - $410.

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It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Hockessin to New Jersey, including transfers.

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Hockessin to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.

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Hockessin to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Hockessin to New Jersey is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Hockessin to New Jersey.

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  • Distance: 119.2 miles
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Hockessin, DE, USA and New Jersey, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Newark Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $12 - $50 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

Train operators
Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$21 - $210
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$5 - $110
Reserved Coach Seat
$21 - $210
Business Class Seat
$75 - $190
Amtrak Acela

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$30 - $400
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$15 - $140
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$29 - $240
Business Seat - Adult
$30 - $270
First Class - Child 2-12
$50 - $200
First Class - Senior Citizens
$100 - $370
First Class - Adult
$100 - $400
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$4 - $80
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$4 - $25
Child Coach - short notice
$15 - $26
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$14 - $50
Child Business Class - short notice
$16 - $50
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$20 - $35
Business Seat - advance purchase
$30 - $95
Business Seat - short notice
$35 - $80
Coach Seat - short notice
$14 - $80
Bus operators
DART First State
Phone
+1 800-652-3278
Website
dartfirststate.com
Bus from Yorklyn Rd @ Lancaster Pk to Amtrak Station @ Front-French
Ave. Duration
26 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
http://www.dartfirststate.com
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$12 - $50
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/

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