How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Wilmington?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Wilmington start from €42. The average price for this train route is around €103. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Wilmington?

The average train journey time from Boston to Wilmington is 6h 9m, covering a distance of 475 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 1m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Wilmington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 61 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Wilmington?

The earliest train from Boston to Wilmington departs at 05:05. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Which is the best train operator from Boston to Wilmington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Wilmington?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Boston to Wilmington from €40 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Wilmington on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 24m	15:04	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	13:23	Boston Route 128, MA	5h 8m	18:31	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	06:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 29m	11:34	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:35	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 14m	12:49	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 29m	11:34	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Wilmington on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 32m	19:37	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	13:23	Boston Route 128, MA	5h 8m	18:31	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	06:35	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 14m	12:49	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	07:15	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 41m	12:56	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	06:35	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 14m	12:49	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Wilmington on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	10h 24m	05:09	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	5h 1m	12:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	05:55	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 39m	11:34	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 11m	12:21	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 49m	15:59	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Wilmington on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:12	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 25m	14:37	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	5h 1m	12:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	05:55	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 39m	11:34	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 11m	12:21	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 49m	15:59	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Wilmington on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	16h 12m	05:09	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	5h 1m	12:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	05:55	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 39m	11:34	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 11m	12:21	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 49m	15:59	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Wilmington on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 11m	12:21	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	5h 1m	12:30	Wilmington Station	Fastest
	Train	05:55	South Station (Train Terminal)	5h 39m	11:34	Wilmington Station	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 11m	12:21	Wilmington Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 49m	15:59	Wilmington Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just €34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

11h 40mAverage duration

491 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€34 - €162	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€42 - €537	Average duration6h 9m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Boston, MA, US and Wilmington, DE?

Boston, MA, US

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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Wilmington, DE

A
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Wilmington, DE by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Wilmington start from €42. The average price for this train route is around €103. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Wilmington?
The average train journey time from Boston to Wilmington is 6h 9m, covering a distance of 475 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 1m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 61 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Wilmington?
The earliest train from Boston to Wilmington departs at 05:05. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Which is the best train operator from Boston to Wilmington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Wilmington?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Boston to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/01

€69

21/01

€98

Today

€132

23/01

€138

24/01

€138

25/01

€132

26/01

€52

27/01

€69

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Wilmington, DE as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €52 to €706 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €52, which is on 2026-01-26.

Usually Amtrak Acela, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.