There are 6 ways to get from University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary by train (Amtrak), train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Amtrak to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
1h 21m$5–200Train via Suburban Station
- Take the train from Newark DE to Suburban StationWil
1h 50mBus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Newark to PhiladelphiaFlixBus N2601
1h 55m$16–25Drive 43 mi
- Drive from University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary43 mi
55 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary43 mi
55 min$140–180Line 033 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-French033
- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
2h 15m$5–553
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary. However, there are services departing from Newark and arriving at Spring Garden St & 23rd St via Spring Garden St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Amtrak and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between University of Delaware and Eastern State Penitentiary is 40 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.
The best way to get from University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $5 - $200.
The train from Newark Amtrak to 30Th Street Station takes 35 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark station.
University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Newark Amtrak station.
The best way to get from University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $5 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between University of Delaware, DE, USA and Eastern State Penitentiary, PA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Amtrak to 30th Street Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–200 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $13–22 and the journey takes 1h.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Newark DE to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Main St @ Academy St-Newark to Amtrak Station @ Front-French
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Wilmington Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 302-804-1134
Delaware Wilmington Taxi
- Phone
- +1 302-345-1198
- Website
- delawareridetaxi.weebly.com
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More Questions & Answers
University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary is 43 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from University of Delaware to Eastern State Penitentiary.
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