There are 4 ways to get from Journal Square 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 19m$27–653Drive 115.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Journal Square to Wilmingtoncar 115.6 mi
2h 16m$22–31Bus via Midtown - 400 8th Ave
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St.bus New York to Wilmington
3h 53m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
3h 58m$32–72
Journal Square to Wilmington by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square to Wilmington is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square to Wilmington is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square 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 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square 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 19m.
The distance between Journal Square and Wilmington is 112 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square to Wilmington without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $27 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Journal Square to Wilmington, including transfers.
Journal Square to Wilmington bus services, operated by Rockledge Bus, depart from Midtown - 400 8th Ave station.
Journal Square to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Journal Square to Wilmington is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $27 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Midtown - 400 8th Ave, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Journal Square, 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 Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Journal Square to Wilmington bus services, operated by Rockledge Bus, arrive at Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. station.
Journal Square to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square to Wilmington is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Journal Square to Wilmington.
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