There are 2 ways to get from Newark to Townsend by train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Townsend is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Townsend is to train and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs $140 - $800.
The distance between Newark and Townsend is 134 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Townsend without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs $140 - $800.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Newark to Townsend, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Townsend is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Newark to Townsend.
There are 15+ hotels available in Townsend.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Townsend, DE, USA?
There is no direct connection from Newark to Townsend. However, you can take the train to Wilmington then take the taxi to Townsend. Alternatively, you can drive from Newark to Townsend in around 2h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Delaware Wilmington Taxi
- Phone
- +1 302-345-1198
- Website
- delawareridetaxi.weebly.com
Wilmington Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 302-804-1134
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