How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia?

It's about 42 km (26 miles) from Wilmington to Philadelphia.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Buses departing from Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Bus Wilmington to Philadelphia from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Newark (DE)	55m	3:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Newark (DE)	55m	3:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	1h	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	55m	10:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:03 AM EST.

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 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35train per day

21mAverage Duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $46	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $467	Average Duration21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

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OurBus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

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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 travelling from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA by bus

How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia?
It's about 42 km (26 miles) from Wilmington to Philadelphia.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
Buses departing from Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington will take you to Philadelphia Airport 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

11-16

$14

11-17

$18

Today

$14

11-19

$13

11-20

$13

11-21

$16

11-22

$16

11-23

$16

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $13

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 $13 to $26 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 $13 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.