What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Wilmington?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Wilmington is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Wilmington?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Wilmington is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $470 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Wilmington?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Wilmington?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Wilmington via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Newark to Wilmington?

The distance between Newark and Wilmington is 259 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Wilmington without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Wilmington without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $80 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Wilmington?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Newark to Wilmington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Wilmington bus from?

Newark to Wilmington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Wilmington train from?

Newark to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Newark to Wilmington?

The best way to get from Newark to Wilmington is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via New York Midtown, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $1,700 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Newark to Wilmington bus arrive?

Newark to Wilmington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Newark to Wilmington train arrive?

Newark to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Newark to Wilmington?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Wilmington is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Newark to Wilmington.

Where can I stay near Wilmington?

There are 1323+ hotels available in Wilmington.

Newark to Wilmington - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Wilmington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 18m
$82–170
Drive 225.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Wilmingtoncar 225.6 mi
4h 21m
$42–60
Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 37m
$45–88
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 14m
$472–1,620
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
7h 29m
$50–92
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 40m
$227–1,044
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 17m
$66–382
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
6h 36m
$278–406

Newark to Wilmington by train and subway (Amtrak)

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.2 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Wilmington, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington via New York Midtown, Boston, Downtown Crossing, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 37m.

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