How to get from New Castle to Elsmere by bus?

By bus

To get from New Castle to Elsmere in Delaware, take the 013 bus from Airport Plaza @ Opp Arbys Rest station to Walnut St @ 5th St station. Next, take the 006 bus from Walnut St @ 5th St station to Kirkwood Hwy @ Leech Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min.

39min
Bus - 013013
Bus - 006006
Leaves from Airport Plaza @ Opp Arbys Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    New Castle
  • 2
    Bus - 013013
    Wait for bus
    013
    Claymont Trans Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ 5th St
    ID 72
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 006006
    Wait for bus
    006
    Newark Hub
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Kirkwood Hwy @ Leech Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkwood Hwy @ Leech Ave
    ID 1110
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 013 and 005

To get from New Castle to Elsmere in Delaware, take the 013 bus from Airport Plaza @ Opp Arbys Rest station to Wilmington Tc (Outside) station. Next, take the 005 bus from Wilmington Tc (Inside) station to Maryland Ave @ Race St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Bus - 013013
Bus - 005005
Walk to Elsmere
Leaves from Airport Plaza @ Opp Arbys Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    New Castle
  • 2
    Bus - 013013
    Wait for bus
    013
    Claymont Trans Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilmington Tc (Outside)
    ID 4051
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilmington Tc (Inside)
    ID 4050
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 005005
    Wait for bus
    005
    Christiana Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryland Ave @ Race St
    ID 3875
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elsmere
    Walk to
    Elsmere
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Castle to Elsmere

The distance between New Castle, Delaware and Elsmere, Delaware is approximately 9.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Castle to Elsmere by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Delaware – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to New Castle

New Castle is located at New Castle, Delaware and the nearest public transit station is Sunset Blvd @ Arbys Rest.

Bus stations close to New Castle:

  • Sunset Blvd @ Arbys Rest
  • Traders La @ Opp Bjs
  • Traders La @ Bjs

Public transit stations close to Elsmere, Delaware

Elsmere is located at Elsmere, Delaware and the nearest public transit station is Kirkwood Hwy @ Leech Ave.

Bus stations close to Elsmere:

  • Kirkwood Hwy @ Leech Ave
  • Kirkwood Hwy @ Op Leech Ave
  • Kirkwood Hwy @ Op Birch Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 013 and 005

To get from New Castle to Elsmere in Delaware, take the 013 bus from Airport Plaza @ Opp Arbys Rest station to Wilmington Tc (Outside) station. Next, take the 005 bus from Wilmington Tc (Inside) station to Maryland Ave @ Race St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Bus - 013013
Bus - 005005
Walk to Elsmere
Leaves from Airport Plaza @ Opp Arbys Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    New Castle
  • 2
    Bus - 013013
    Wait for bus
    013
    Claymont Trans Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilmington Tc (Outside)
    ID 4051
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilmington Tc (Inside)
    ID 4050
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 005005
    Wait for bus
    005
    Christiana Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryland Ave @ Race St
    ID 3875
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elsmere
    Walk to
    Elsmere
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Castle to Elsmere?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 013, Bus line 006.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Castle to Elsmere?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 013, Bus line 005.

  • Is there a direct bus between New Castle and Elsmere in Delaware?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from New Castle to Elsmere in Delaware?

    The 013 bus line goes from Claymont Trans Ctr station near New Castle to Walnut St @ 5th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Walnut St @ 5th St station near Elsmere in Delaware

  • How long does it take to travel from New Castle to Elsmere in Delaware by bus?

    The total travel time between New Castle and Elsmere in Delaware by bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near New Castle to get to Elsmere in Delaware?

    Get on the 013 bus from the Claymont Trans Ctr stop near New Castle in Delaware.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between New Castle and Elsmere in Delaware?

    Get off the bus at the Walnut St @ 5th St stop, which is closest to Elsmere in Delaware.

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