What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The distance between Philadelphia and Wilmington is approximately 42 km (26 miles).

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

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

Bus Philadelphia to Wilmington from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:34 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

50mAverage Duration

43 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $52	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $735	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
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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
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The distance between Philadelphia and Wilmington is approximately 42 km (26 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$15

11-20

$15

Today

$17

11-22

$18

11-23

$18

11-24

$13

11-25

$13

11-26

$15

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $13

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 $13 to $44 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 $13 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.