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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to New Castle Countyby train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to New Castle County by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 040 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Air
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from King St @ 3Rd St to Us 40 @ Best Western Plus Hotelbus bus 040
    2h 1m
    $9–556

  2. Drive 32.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to New Castle Countycar car 32.8 mi
    41 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 37 bus, line 013 bus, line 040 bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Chester Transit Centerbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 10Th Stbus bus 013
    3. Take the bus from King St @ 11Th St to Us Rt 40 @ Walther Rdbus bus 040
    3h 20m
    $9–12

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to New Castle Countyrideshare rideshare 32.8 mi
    41 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to New Castle Countytaxi taxi 32.8 mi
    41 min
    $140–180

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to New Castle County by train and bus

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and New Castle County, DE, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Us Rt 40 @ Walther Rd via Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transit Center, Claymont Transportation Center, King St @ 10Th St, and King St @ 11Th St in around 3h 20m.

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