How much does a train ticket from Wilmington to New York City cost?

The average train ticket price from Wilmington to New York City is $65. The best way to find train tickets from Wilmington to New York City 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!

How long is the train trip from Wilmington to New York City?

A train trip between Wilmington and New York City is around 1h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 32m. This is the time it takes to travel the 107 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Wilmington and New York City?

The number of trains from Wilmington to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 39. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Wilmington to New York City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Wilmington to New York City?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can explore the city. The top sights and things to do are Metropolitan Museum of Art, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Bronx Zoo, Central Park.

Train Wilmington to New York City from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 31m	5:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	8:45pm	Wilmington Station	1h 53m	10:38pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	8:07pm	Wilmington Station	2h 14m	10:21pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	8:07pm	Wilmington Station	2h 14m	10:21pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	9:29pm	Wilmington Station	1h 54m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	9:29pm	Wilmington Station	1h 54m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 31m	5:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:02pm	Wilmington Station	2h 33m	12:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02pm	Wilmington Station	2h 33m	12:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:57am	Wilmington Station	2h 5m	10:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 31m	5:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	12:12pm	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	1:51pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	6:53am	Wilmington Station	1h 52m	8:45am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	9:11am	Wilmington Station	1h 45m	10:56am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:53am	Wilmington Station	1h 52m	8:45am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	9:11am	Wilmington Station	1h 45m	10:56am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:50am	Wilmington Station	1h 55m	9:45am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:00am	Wilmington Station	1h 48m	11:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 31m	5:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	12:12pm	Wilmington Station	1h 39m	1:51pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	6:53am	Wilmington Station	1h 52m	8:45am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	9:11am	Wilmington Station	1h 45m	10:56am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:53am	Wilmington Station	1h 52m	8:45am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	9:11am	Wilmington Station	1h 45m	10:56am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:50am	Wilmington Station	1h 55m	9:45am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	10:00am	Wilmington Station	1h 48m	11:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:45pm	Wilmington Station	1h 53m	10:38pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:57am	Wilmington Station	2h 5m	10:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 31m	5:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:57am	Wilmington Station	2h 5m	10:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:45pm	Wilmington Station	1h 53m	10:38pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:57am	Wilmington Station	2h 5m	10:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	5h 31m	5:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
Train	6:14am	Wilmington Station	1h 34m	7:48am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:28am	Wilmington Station	1h 59m	8:27am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:09am	Wilmington Station	1h 43m	8:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	7:57am	Wilmington Station	2h 5m	10:02am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

108 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $88	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $427	Average Duration1h 52m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5583 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $13

Amtrak Wilmington New York City recent customer reviews

The train was almost two hours late

Julieta G.

July 18, 2025

The seats were comfortable

Adriel H.

July 9, 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Wilmington, DE and New York City?

Stops in Wilmington, DE

A - Wilmington Station

Stops in New York City

A - Penn Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Wilmington, DE - New York City

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/11

$28

11/12

$28

Today

$61

11/14

$58

11/15

$61

11/16

$61

11/17

$17

11/18

$17

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to New York City was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $536 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.