How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start from $8. The average price for this train route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 22m, covering a distance of 25 miles (40 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 36 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Philadelphia at 6:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:40pm.

What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Wilmington to Philadelphia from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on June 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02pm	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	23m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on June 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:39pm	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	21m	8:00pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on June 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:31pm	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:53pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on June 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02pm	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	23m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on June 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02pm	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	23m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:18am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on June 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:47pm	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	20m	8:07pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	8:58am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	19m	9:17am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:51am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	20m	7:11am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:11am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	19m	9:30am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:51am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	20m	7:11am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on June 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:59pm	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	24m	10:23pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	8:36pm	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	17m	8:53pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:51am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	20m	7:11am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:11am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	19m	9:30am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:51am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	20m	7:11am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on June 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:45pm	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	23m	9:08pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	8:06am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	20m	8:26am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:08am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	27m	7:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Amtrak/SEPTA Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	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 a 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.

36train per day

22mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $36	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $327	Average Duration22m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,824 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4.0

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

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 train ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start from $8. The average price for this train route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 22m, covering a distance of 25 miles (40 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 36 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Philadelphia at 6:07am. And the latest train departs at 11:40pm.
What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

06/12

$17

06/13

$11

Today

$11

06/15

$11

06/16

$6

06/17

$6

06/18

$11

06/19

$6

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jun 16, 2026 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $314 for a train 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 2026-06-16.

Usually Amtrak Acela 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.