How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from $19. The average price for this route is around $21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 50m, covering a distance of 62 km. The quickest bus can get 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 , OurBus , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What 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 3182 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	1h 20m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	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	11:00am	119 Spring Garden St (North side, under freeway)	50m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 12
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	10:30am	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	1h 20m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	1:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 13
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	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	1:40pm	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 January 14
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	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	1:40pm	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 January 15
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	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	1:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	1h 20m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	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	11:00am	119 Spring Garden St (North side, under freeway)	50m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	1h 20m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	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	11:00am	119 Spring Garden St (North side, under freeway)	50m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:28 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day

20mAverage Duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $52	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $218	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 Map
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Map
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Map
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
Map
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Map

Stops in Wilmington

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

OurBus

4/53,183 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,993 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

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

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 bus ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from $19. The average price for this route is around $21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 50m, covering a distance of 62 km. The quickest bus can get 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, OurBus, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What 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 3182 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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

01-08

$14

01-09

$18

Today

$17

01-11

$8

01-12

$8

01-13

$10

01-14

$10

01-15

$10

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Jan 11, 2026 with a price of $8

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 $8 to $25 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 $8 which is on 2026-01-11.

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.