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.

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 .

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bus Philadelphia to Wilmington from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:15 PM EST.

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	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $53	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $729	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Wilmington?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
Visit page
C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

OurBus

4/53,159 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

The 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.