Bus from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 9 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBusBus
Newark (DE)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35train per day
21mAverage duration
25 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£10 - £27Average duration45m
1kg CO₂e
Average price£7 - £250Average duration21m
4kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia 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.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    The average bus journey time from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 45m, covering a distance of 27 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 40m and is operated by OurBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Philadelphia at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 10:00.

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

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

  6. Which is the best bus company from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    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.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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
04/12
£7
05/12
£7
Today
£8
07/12
£7
08/12
£6
09/12
£5
10/12
£5
11/12
£5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA 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 Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £17 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 £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.

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