Wilmington, DE is a city located in New Castle County. It has an abundance of public transportation options available to its residents and visitors. The local bus system, DART First State, provides convenient access to many parts of the city. There are multiple bus routes that run throughout the city on a regular schedule each day. Additionally, The Wilmington Trolley offers free rides around downtown Wilmington Monday through Saturday during certain hours. For those who prefer to travel by train, Amtrak and SEPTA Regional Rail lines serve Wilmington with stops at several stations within the city limits. For longer trips outside of Wilmington’s city limits, there are Greyhound and Peter Pan bus companies that provide service to cities in neighboring states. All available transportation options make it easy for locals and visitors alike to get around town or explore further destinations conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wilmington takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wilmington get to work:
- 67.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 12.2% take mass transit