Find coaches from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 8 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Polexpress
Zachodnia
Tsentralniy avtovokzalCheapest
Pavluks-Trans
Warsaw Chopin Airport
AS 'Dachna', prospekt Peremohy 142Fastest
AGAT
Zachodnia
Avtostantsiya KyivNo tags
FOB BRYNTSOW
Zachodnia
Tsentralniy avtovokzalNo tags
Pavluks-Trans
Zachodnia
Avtostantsiya KyivNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Philadelphia

Bus
Average priceUS$14 - US$27Average duration45m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$8 - US$194Average duration22m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Wilmington to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 22 minutes and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32train per day
22mAverage duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$15
Average bus trip duration45m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure01:25
Distance27 miles
Latest bus departure10:00

Wilmington to Philadelphia Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Wilmington to Philadelphia. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Wilmington to Philadelphia.

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

  1. What's the distance between Wilmington and Philadelphia by coach?

    The journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 26 miles (42 km).

  2. How can I get from Wilmington to Philadelphia without driving?

    The best way to go from Wilmington to Philadelphia without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/10
US$18
06/10
US$8
Today
US$17
08/10
US$36
09/10
US$7
10/10
US$9
11/10
US$62
12/10
US$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$7

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

You can expect to pay from US$7 to US$82 for a bus 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 US$7, which is on 2025-10-09.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Wilmington and Philadelphia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Wilmington to Philadelphia.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to Philadelphia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Wilmington to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA?

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