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You can pick from 9 daily train trips between Wilmington and New Rochelle. The average train journey from Wilmington to New Rochelle takes 3 hours and 17 minutes, but some Amtrak Northeast Regional train trips are as short as 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 123 mi (198 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 30m |
Lowest price | €29.40 |
Trains per day | 9 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Wilmington to New Rochelle
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Train was on time on both ends of the trip. Hassle-free!!
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Wilmington to New Rochelle was €29.40. At this price, taking the train is the cheap and easy way to go. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to New Rochelle if you book your train tickets at least 18 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra €103.94.
By booking your train trip from Wilmington to New Rochelle on Wanderu at least 18 days ahead of time, you can save about €103.94 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
2 train services operate from Wilmington to New Rochelle. Amtrak Northeast Regional usually has more trains scheduled, with 9 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 1 | 3h 58m | €191.57 |
Amtrak Northeast Regional | 9 | 3h 17m | €104.80 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Wilmington to New Rochelle every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €179.
The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 9 daily train trips from Wilmington to New Rochelle, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
Trains departing from Wilmington to New Rochelle tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Wilmington at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 9 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Wilmington to New Rochelle.
You can also take a train for your return trip from New Rochelle to Wilmington.
Wilmington is a major city in Delaware, established at the site of the first Swedish settlement in North America. The charming city, at the confluence of the Brandywine River and Christina River, offers easy connections to the lush countryside of Brandywine Valley. Thanks to the venerable du Pont family, who established the DuPont Company in Wilmington in 1802, the city is filled with grand estates and magnificent gardens for visitors to enjoy. The Hagley Museum & Library is the ultimate example. The expansive complex includes the first home of the du Pont family, powder yards from the company's initial gunpowder mill, and a Renaissance-style garden complete with terraces.
To dive deeper into the city's history, check out the Fort Christina State Park, the site of Wilmington's original Swedish settlement over 400 years ago. Other popular attractions include the Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Zoo.
Wilmington is easy to access from most of the mid-Atlantic region and is located between Philadelphia and Washington. In 2011, the city's Amtrak train station was renamed the Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station in honor of rail enthusiast Joe Biden, who often commuted via Amtrak from Wilmington to Washington during his time as a Senator. Buses from Wilmington also connect to cities like New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Since the regional Wilmington Airport does not offer civilian flights, travelers can easily take a bus to the airport in Philadelphia for any air travel out of the area.
New Rochelle is one of the largest cities in New York, also known as New Rock or New Rock City. The city is home to Broadway, the iconic street known for having theaters. The NY city is known for its diverse history and unsurpassed beauty, especially since it offers many outdoor recreational opportunities. New Rochelle offers a lot of beach clubs and parks, taking most of the space on the coastline. On the Five Islands Park and Glen Island Park, you can enjoy a view of the coast and beach. It is also home to museums like the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum and Pelham Art Center.
Although Broadway makes up a big part of the nightlife at New Rochelle, the city has different pubs, social bars, lounges, and nightclubs. A couple of local breweries, cideries, and wineries in the city add to the dining spots, especially in Downtown New Rochelle.
New Rochelle is known for being easily accessible, and you can get there by train or bus from tens of other cities. By train, you can visit the city through Amtrak Northeast Regional and other Amtrak services. There are many more bus lines, with over 100 scheduled trips from Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, and more.
There is one train station in Wilmington.
Amtrak/SEPTA Station
New Rochelle has one train station.
Metro-North Station - 1 Railroad Plz
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