What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to New Castle County?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to New Castle County is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to New Castle County?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to New Castle County is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.

How far is it from Philadelphia to New Castle County?

The distance between Philadelphia and New Castle County is 37 miles. The road distance is 39.4 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to New Castle County without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to New Castle County without a car is to train and line 025 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $4 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to New Castle County?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Philadelphia to New Castle County, including transfers.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to New Castle County?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to New Castle County is 39 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Philadelphia to New Castle County.

Where can I stay near New Castle County?

There are 143+ hotels available in New Castle County.

Philadelphia to New Castle County - 5 ways to travel via train

There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to New Castle County by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 025 bus
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Market St @ 2Nd St to Dupont Hwy & Vinway Rdbus 025
1h 18m
$5–545
Train, line 040 bus via Suburban Station
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
2. Take the bus from King St @ 3Rd St to Us Rt 40 @ Walther Rdbus 040
2h 5m
Drive 39.2 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to New Castle Countycar 39.2 mi
51 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to New Castle Countytaxi 39.2 mi
51 min
$130–160
Train, line 040 bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from King St @ 3Rd St to Us Rt 40 @ Walther Rdbus 040
1h 29m
$6–545

Philadelphia to New Castle County by train and bus

181Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to New Castle County.

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Distance: 36.3 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and New Castle County, DE, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to New Castle County. However, you can take the train to Wilmington, walk to Market St @ 2Nd St, then take the line 025 bus to Dupont Hwy & Vinway Rd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Suburban Station to Us Rt 40 @ Walther Rd via Wilmington and King St @ 3Rd St in around 2h 5m.

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