How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia?

Wilmington and Philadelphia are 26 miles (42 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Most of the buses traveling from Wilmington to Philadelphia leave from Wilmington Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Museum of Jewish History, Eastern State Penitentiary, Love Park, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and The Barnes Foundation.

Bus Wilmington to Philadelphia from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
2:55am	Newark (DE)	55m	3:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

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

37train per day

22mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $38	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $325	Average Duration22m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Wilmington Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was great service for a great price!!

Deja W.

July 5, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,250 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Wilmington and Philadelphia, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Philadelphia?

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

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

How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$17

11/08

$10

Today

$8

11/10

$10

11/11

$9

11/12

$6

11/13

$8

11/14

$8

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $23 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 $6 which is on 2025-11-12.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time55m	Avg Price$15	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time22m	Avg Price$28	Daily Departures37

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