Bus Tickets from Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA

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One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$98
Average Bus Trip Duration18h 10m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure7:40am
Distance679 km
Latest bus departure4:10pm

Wilmington to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, NC - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia?

    The distance between Wilmington and Philadelphia is around 681 km (422 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop, in Wilmington, and end it at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia.

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

Best price found
07-30
US$77
07-31
US$84
Today
US$75
08-02
US$67
08-03
US$69
08-04
US$83
08-05
US$78
08-06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of US$67

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

You can expect to pay from US$67 to US$321 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$67 which is on 2025-08-02.

Usually Amtrak 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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