What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Delaware?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Delaware is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Delaware?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Delaware is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Delaware?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and Delaware?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Wilmington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Delaware?

The distance between Washington, DC and Delaware is 109 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Delaware without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Delaware without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Delaware?

The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Wilmington takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Delaware bus from?

Washington, DC to Delaware bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Delaware train from?

Washington, DC to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington, DC to Delaware?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Delaware is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Delaware bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Delaware bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Delaware train arrive?

Washington, DC to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Wilmington station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Delaware?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Delaware is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Washington, DC to Delaware.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington, DC to Delaware?

Book your Washington, DC to Delaware train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington, DC to Delaware?

Book your Washington, DC to Delaware bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Delaware?

There are 112+ hotels available in Delaware.

Washington, DC to Delaware - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Washington, DC to Delaware by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to WilmingtonNortheast Regional
1h 31m
$15–650
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus StationGreyhound US0305 / ...
2h 25m
$21–35
Drive 107.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Wilmington107.2 mi
2h 2m
$20–29
Bus, line 010 bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to NewarkFlixBus N2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Train Station to 10Th St @ King St010
3h 33m
$22–32

Washington, DC to Delaware by train (Amtrak)

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.4 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Delaware, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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