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How to get fromNew Castle to Readingby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from New Castle to Reading by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Philadelphia

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    3h 56m
    $18–569

  2. Drive 61.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Castle to Readingcar car 61.5 mi
    1h 20m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0355 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    5h 18m
    $15–27

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Jefferson Stationtrain train Wil
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    5h 35m
    $14–21

New Castle to Reading by bus, train, and subway

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between New Castle, DE, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from 6Th St @ Delaware St to Reading via Delaware Ave @ Adams St, Wilmington Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 5h 18m.

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