Train tickets from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ

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Next departures from Wilmington to Newark on 4 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
    Wilmington Station
    Penn StationCheapest
    Amtrak Acela
      Wilmington Station
      Penn StationFastest
      Amtrak
        Wilmington Station
        EWR Airport - AirTrain P4No tags
        Amtrak Acela
          Wilmington Station
          Penn StationNo tags
          Amtrak
            Wilmington Station
            EWR Airport - AirTrain P4No tags

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            Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Newark

            We recommend taking the bus

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            3bus per day
            2h 35mAverage duration
            180 kmDistance
            4kgCO₂ emissions
            Average priceUS$26 - US$82Average duration2h 35m
            4kg CO₂e
            Average priceUS$13 - US$422Average duration1h 31m
            15kg CO₂e

            Train Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket priceUS$63
            Average train trip duration1h 31m
            Number of daily trains44
            Earliest train departure06:14
            Distance162 km
            Latest train departure23:40

            Wilmington to Newark Train

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, DE - Newark, NJ

            1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Wilmington to Newark cost?

              The average train ticket price from Wilmington to Newark is US$63. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Wilmington to Newark is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

            2. How long is the train trip from Wilmington to Newark?

              A train trip between Wilmington and Newark is around 1h 31m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 13m. This is the time it takes to travel the 163 km that separates the two cities.

            3. How many daily train are there between Wilmington and Newark?

              The number of trains from Wilmington to Newark can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 44. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Wilmington to Newark by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

            4. Which train companies travel from Wilmington to Newark?

              When taking the train from Wilmington to Newark, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

            Find cheapest prices for trains

            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            01/11
            US$59
            02/11
            US$28
            Today
            US$17
            04/11
            US$17
            05/11
            US$28
            06/11
            US$17
            07/11
            US$28
            08/11
            US$17
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ was searched and found on 03 Nov 2025 with a price of US$17

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from US$17 to US$493 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17, which is on 2025-11-04.

            Usually Amtrak Acela will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

            About Train Travel

            Train Travel Tips

            Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Wilmington and Newark is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Newark.

            Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Newark you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

            By choosing the train between Wilmington and Newark, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

            Make a music playlist for your train ride from Wilmington to Newark and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

            Did you know?

            The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

            The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

            Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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