What is the closest Amtrak to Rehoboth?

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



The closest Amtrak station to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in 2026 is the Wilmington Station (WIL), located about 90 miles (145 km) to the north. As there is no direct rail service into the coastal resort towns of Delaware, travelers arriving by Amtrak must complete their journey via other means. From the Wilmington station, you can take a DART First State bus (Route 305, also known as the "Beach Connection") which operates seasonally during the summer months and provides a direct link to Rehoboth. Outside of the summer season, you would need to take a DART bus to Dover and transfer to a southbound route. Alternatively, many travelers choose to rent a car at the Wilmington station for the roughly 1.5 to 2-hour drive down to the coast. For those coming from the south, the BWI Airport Station in Maryland is another option, though it is further away. Wilmington remains the primary transit gateway for anyone trying to reach the "Nation's Summer Capital" using the national rail network.

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