There are 4 ways to get from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 17m$27–653Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Newark Penn Stationbus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0355 / ...
4h 3m$18–41Bus
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St.bus New York to Wilmington
3h 52m$30–43Drive 115.6 mi
- Drive from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmingtoncar 115.6 mi
2h 16m$22–31
Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington is to line 1 bus and bus which costs $17 - $45 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Midtown - 400 8th Ave and arriving at Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Wilmington via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Journal Square (Station) and Wilmington is 112 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $27 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington, including transfers.
Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington bus services, operated by Rockledge Bus, depart from Midtown - 400 8th Ave station.
Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $27 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Journal Square (Station), NJ, USA and Wilmington, DE, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Rockledge Bus operates a bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockledge Bus
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Rockledge Bus
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
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- Adults
- $1–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington bus services, operated by Rockledge Bus, arrive at Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. station.
Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Journal Square (Station) to Wilmington.
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