Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Newark (DE)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
50mAverage Duration
43 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$19 - $53Average Duration50m
1kg CO₂e
Average Price$12 - $729Average Duration20m
4kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from $19. The average price for this route is around $22. 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 ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 50m, covering a distance of 43 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 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 OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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
11-27
$16
11-28
$17
Today
$16
11-30
$17
12-01
$13
12-02
$11
12-03
$11
12-04
$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $10

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, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $43 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.

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