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How to get from Wilmington to New Castle by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Wilmington to New Castle in Delaware: take the 040 bus from King St @ 6th St station to Dupont Hwy @ Op School La station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min.

22min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 040040
Walk to New Castle
Leaves from King St @ 6th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St @ 6th St
    ID 675
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 040040
    Wait for bus
    040
    Peoples Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dupont Hwy @ Op School La
    ID 4004
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to New Castle
    Walk to
    New Castle
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilmington to New Castle

The distance between Wilmington, Delaware and New Castle, Delaware is approximately 5.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilmington to New Castle 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 Wilmington

Wilmington is located at Wilmington, Delaware and the nearest public transit station is King St @ 6th St.

Bus stations close to Wilmington:

  • King St @ 6th St
  • King St @ 8th St
  • Market St @ 7th Nb

Public transit stations close to New Castle, Delaware

New Castle is located at New Castle, Delaware and the nearest public transit station is Airport Plaza @ Opp Arbys Rest.

Bus stations close to New Castle:

  • Airport Plaza @ Opp Arbys Rest
  • Sunset Blvd @ Arbys Rest
  • Dupont Hwy @ Op School La

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 040.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Wilmington to New Castle in Delaware in 22 min.

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

    The 040 bus line goes from King St @ 6th St station near Wilmington to Peoples Plaza station near New Castle in Delaware.

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

    The total travel time between Wilmington and New Castle in Delaware by bus is about 22 min.

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

    Get on the 040 bus from the King St @ 6th St stop near Wilmington in Delaware.

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

    Get off the bus at the Peoples Plaza stop, which is closest to New Castle in Delaware.

  • When is the last bus from Wilmington to New Castle in Delaware?

    The last bus from Wilmington to New Castle in Delaware is the Philadelphia Pike / DuPont Highway line. It leaves the King St @ 6th St stop at 3:38 PM.

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