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How to get fromWashington to New Castleby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, line 015 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the bus from 4Th St @ French St to 6Th St @ Delaware Stbus bus 015
    2h 27m
    $26–613

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    3h 31m
    $17–33

  3. Drive 105.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to New Castlecar car 105.2 mi
    2h 3m
    $20–28

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    3h 38m
    $92–1,167

Washington to New Castle by train and bus

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and New Castle, DE, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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