Bus Tickets from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBus
Newark (DE)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$14 - US$34Average Duration45m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$8 - US$194Average Duration22m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Wilmington to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30train per day
22mAverage Duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$15
Average Bus Trip Duration45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure1:25am
Distance43 km
Latest bus departure10:00am

Wilmington to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, DE - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia?

    It's about 42 km (26 miles) from Wilmington to Philadelphia.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    Buses departing from Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-01
US$8
10-02
US$8
Today
US$11
10-04
US$9
10-05
US$8
10-06
US$8
10-07
US$8
10-08
US$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$8

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

You can expect to pay from US$8 to US$18 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$8 which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Wilmington and Philadelphia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Wilmington to Philadelphia.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Wilmington to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Wilmington, DE by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE

You can also go to Philadelphia, PA by train

Train from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA

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