There are 5 ways to get from Virginia to Delaware by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Newtown Rd Station
best- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus Hampton
6h 36m$32–62Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
8h 10m$98–804Drive 234.3 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Wilmingtoncar 234.3 mi
5h 4m$43–62Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0355
7h 56m$37–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
8h 39m$104–224
Virginia to Delaware by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Delaware is to bus via Newtown Rd Station which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Delaware is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Delaware. However, there are services departing from Pacific & 25Th1/2 and arriving at Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St via Newtown Rd Station and Norfolk . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Delaware. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Wilmington via Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Virginia and Delaware is 247 miles. The road distance is 235.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Delaware without a car is to bus via Newtown Rd Station which takes 6h 36m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Virginia to Delaware, including transfers.
Virginia to Delaware bus services, operated by Hi Bus, depart from Norfolk station.
Virginia to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Delaware is to bus via Newtown Rd Station which takes 6h 36m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $95 - $850 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Delaware, USA?
Hi Bus operates a bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St twice a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Wilmington via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- 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 Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Delaware bus services, operated by Hi Bus, arrive at Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St station.
Virginia to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Delaware is 236 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Virginia to Delaware.
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