Students who reside, work, or participate in internships in Wilmington may need transportation from UD’s Newark campus. The table below lists various transportation options for traveling between Newark and Wilmington.
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SEPTA Train (Weekdays only)
- To Wilmington: Five trains leave Newark in the morning (the first at 6:22 am and the last at 8:58 am).
- Pick Up: Newark Train Station, STAR Campus
- Drop Off: Wilmington Amtrak Station
- Cost: ~$4 each way
- Travel Time: 20 minutes
- Parking: Star Campus
- More Info: https://www.septa.org/service/rail/
- Key Details: This is a commuter schedule. Trains not available in mid-day. No SEPTA between Newark and Wilmington on weekends.
- From Wilmington: Five trains leave Wilmington for Newark beginning in late afternoon (the first at 3:55 pm and the last at 7:42 pm)
- Pick Up: Wilmington Amtrak Station
- Drop Off: Newark Train Station, STAR Campus
- Cost: ~$4 each way
- Travel Time: 20 minutes
- Parking: Amtrak Station
- More Info: https://www.septa.org/service/rail/
- Key Details: This is a commuter schedule. Trains not available in mid-day. No SEPTA between Newark and Wilmington on weekends.
DART Bus – 3 Lines
- Line 16 (I95; Express; rush hours only)
- Line 33 (to Amtrak Station)
- Line 6 (Kirkwood Hwy)
- Pick Up: Newark Bus Station
- Cost: ~$4 each way
- Travel Time: Express: <1 hour. Local lines: 1-2 hours
- Parking: Yes
- More Info: https://dartfirststate.com/home/about/index.shtml
- Key Details: Express bus is on a commuter schedule. Local lines can be found on the DART website. Must use exact change (quarters or dollars) OR DARTCARD.
Taxi
- On call.
- Cost: $50-65 each way
- Travel Time: 20-30 minutes
Ride Sharing – UBER. LYFT does not currently operate in New Castle County.
- On call.
- Cost: $24-35 each way
- Travel Time: 20-30 minutes
UD Motor Pool – 1/2 day; daily, weekly, monthly
- Pick Up: Wyoming Road
- Drop Off: Wyoming Road
- Cost: See Motor Pool site for latest rental rates.
- Travel Time: 20-30 minutes
- Parking: Star Campus
- More Info: https://sites.udel.edu/transportation/motor-pool/
- Key Details: Contact Nancy Deputy for more information; reservations and webform must be completed in advance.
College/Department Vans
- Travel Time: 20-30 minutes
- Key Details: Check with your college or department to see if vans are available.
Student
- Travel Time: 20-30 minutes
- Key Details: Students may drive themselves. Students may volunteer for carpool.
Faculty
- Travel Time: 20-30 minutes
- Key Details: Faculty may drive. Check beforehand with department to ascertain reimbursement.