Are there passenger trains in Delaware?

Delaware has two Amtrak stations and nine Amtrak routes. Trains travel regionally in the Northeast and also long-distance to destinations including Florida, Chicago, North Carolina, Atlanta and New Orleans.



Yes, Delaware is well-served by passenger rail, primarily through Amtrak and the SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) commuter rail system. The state's main rail hub is the Wilmington Station (Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Railroad Station), which is a major stop on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). Amtrak operates several high-speed and regional services through the state, including the Acela, Northeast Regional, Silver Meteor, and Palmetto, connecting Wilmington and Newark to major cities like Philadelphia, New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston. For local commuters, SEPTA’s Wilmington/Newark Line provides frequent service from Newark and Wilmington into Philadelphia. In 2026, rail travel remains the preferred method of transit for thousands of Delaware residents working in the surrounding metropolitan areas. While there is no passenger rail service to the southern Delaware beaches yet, the existing infrastructure makes the northern part of the state one of the most rail-accessible regions in the country.

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The best way to get from Delaware to Florida is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $65 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 16h 51m.

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New York to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from New York Penn Station. Train or bus from New York to Delaware? The best way to get from New York to Delaware is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs $4 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $26 and takes 2h 20m.

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The SEPTA Regional Rail provides service to Newark, Churchmans Crossing, Wilmington and Claymont in northern Delaware with connecting service to DART and Amtrak.

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  • Amtrak (AMTK)
  • SEPTA: Wilmington/Newark Line.
  • Wilmington and Western Railroad (WWRC)
  • Delaware Valley RailRoad (DVRR)


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The station is served by Amtrak Northeast Regional and Acela trains along the Northeast Corridor going south to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and going north to Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston.

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Amtrak trains stop in almost all U.S. states. The exception is South Dakota, Wyoming, Hawaii and Alaska.

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By Train - the nearest Amtrak station is in Wilmington, DE. Once there, the DART bus system can be utlized to reach Rehoboth & Dewey Beach.

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Delaware Trains and Buses The train fares are reasonable and the trains much more comfortable than buses, offering a scenic way to reach Wilmington if you're already in a major city in the region.

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The best way to get from Delaware to Virginia is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $40 - $42. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $230 and takes 8h 38m.

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Train travel is often cheaper than flying, in part because you can generally take more with you before paying extra baggage fees. It can also be more convenient and relaxing than driving, especially if you'd be driving in an unfamiliar place or driving for many hours nonstop to get to your destination.

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It found that trains were faster on half the routes and buses faster on the other half. Bus prices were cheaper than train prices on most of the routes, and buses created less environmental harm.

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Longer Trip Times It's typically faster to travel by plane than by train, especially when your destination is across the country. A three-hour flight might be two nights on a train.

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