How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start at $12. The average price for this train route is around $39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The average train trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington takes 20m and covers 40 km. The quickest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Wilmington departs at 12:04am. The latest train departs at 11:58pm.

What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

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 14 reviews.

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

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 best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller 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 Philadelphia to Wilmington from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:11am	30th Street Station	20m	7:31am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	17m	10:27am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	6:43am	30th Street Station	18m	7:01am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:11am	30th Street Station	20m	7:31am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	6:43am	30th Street Station	18m	7:01am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	22m	4:42am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	9:14am	30th Street Station	17m	9:31am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	22m	4:42am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	9:14am	30th Street Station	17m	9:31am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	21m	5:55am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	22m	4:42am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13am	30th Street Station	17m	10:30am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	22m	4:42am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	10:13am	30th Street Station	17m	10:30am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	21m	5:55am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	21m	5:55am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	17m	10:27am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	6:43am	30th Street Station	18m	7:01am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	21m	5:55am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	17m	10:27am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	6:43am	30th Street Station	18m	7:01am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	17m	10:27am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	6:43am	30th Street Station	18m	7:01am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	21m	5:55am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	17m	10:27am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	6:43am	30th Street Station	18m	7:01am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	21m	5:55am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:10am	30th Street Station	17m	10:27am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:45am	30th Street Station	24m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	6:43am	30th Street Station	18m	7:01am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	5:34am	30th Street Station	21m	5:55am	Wilmington Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day

20mAverage Duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $47	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $274	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak provides a smooth and comfortable ride with pleasant staff. Customers appreciate the cleanliness, good customer service, and affordable prices. The trains are also known for being punctual.

Amtrak Philadelphia Wilmington recent customer reviews

Enjoyed the ride 😎 spoke with friendly people along the way, everyone was polite

Fred P.

July 1, 2025

On time. Good customer service.

Nina T.

February 12, 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE 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 Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start at $12. The average price for this train route is around $39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington takes 20m and covers 40 km. The quickest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 36 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Wilmington departs at 12:04am. The latest train departs at 11:58pm.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
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 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
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 best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $692 for a train 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 $9 which is on 2025-12-13.