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

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 28 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Cherry Hill Mall
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)No tags
GreyhoundBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)No tags
GreyhoundBus
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)No tags

Get from Philadelphia to Wilmington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just £56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
17h 55mAverage duration
420 milesDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions

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

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 Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from £56. The average price for this route is around £95. 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 Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 17h 55m, covering a distance of 420 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

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

    A bus journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington produces an estimated 17 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 Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. 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 FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
26/11
£182
27/11
£88
Today
£92
29/11
No data
30/11
£111
01/12
No data
02/12
No data
03/12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £88

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, NC as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £88 to £209 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £111, which is on 2025-11-30.

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