How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start from $8. The average price for this train route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 21m, covering a distance of 25 miles (40 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 35 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Philadelphia at 6:14am. And the latest train departs at 11:40pm.

What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

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 14 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Wilmington to Philadelphia from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:07pm	Wilmington Station	24m	8:31pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:39pm	Wilmington Station	21m	8:00pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:45pm	Wilmington Station	23m	9:08pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02pm	Wilmington Station	23m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:59pm	Wilmington Station	24m	10:23pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	4:17pm	Wilmington Station	18m	4:35pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:56am	Wilmington Station	20m	7:16am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:11am	Wilmington Station	19m	9:30am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:56am	Wilmington Station	20m	7:16am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:56am	Wilmington Station	20m	7:16am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	8:58am	Wilmington Station	19m	9:17am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:56am	Wilmington Station	20m	7:16am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:11am	Wilmington Station	19m	9:30am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:55am	Wilmington Station	22m	8:17am	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35train per day

21mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $35	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $325	Average Duration21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,628 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start from $8. The average price for this train route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 21m, covering a distance of 25 miles (40 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 35 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Philadelphia at 6:14am. And the latest train departs at 11:40pm.
What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
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 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
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

12/04

$11

12/05

$25

Today

$6

12/07

$6

12/08

$6

12/09

$6

12/10

$6

12/11

$6

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $312 for a train 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 $6 which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually Amtrak Acela 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.