How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from £10. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 50m, covering a distance of 27 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 45m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , OurBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

A bus journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3169 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Wilmington from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	13:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	13:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	13:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	13:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	13:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	13:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	13:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:51 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day

20mAverage duration

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£10 - £23	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £117	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Wilmington?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
Visit page
C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,418 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,545 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

OurBus

4/53,170 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from £10. The average price for this route is around £12. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 50m, covering a distance of 27 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
A bus journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3169 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/12

£8

06/12

£7

Today

£7

08/12

£6

09/12

£5

10/12

£5

11/12

£5

12/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £12 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-09.

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.