How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia 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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The average train trip from Wilmington to Philadelphia takes 21m and covers 40 km. The quickest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Philadelphia 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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Wilmington to Philadelphia departs at 6:14am. 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 14 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 best on-time performance from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?

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 Wilmington to Philadelphia from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02pm	Wilmington Station	23m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:44am	Wilmington Station	19m	11:03am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	11:11am	Wilmington Station	20m	11:31am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:44am	Wilmington Station	19m	11:03am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:59pm	Wilmington Station	24m	10:23pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	4:17pm	Wilmington Station	18m	4:35pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:56am	Wilmington Station	20m	7:16am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:11am	Wilmington Station	19m	9:30am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:56am	Wilmington Station	20m	7:16am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	26m	12:06am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	8:58am	Wilmington Station	19m	9:17am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:56am	Wilmington Station	20m	7:16am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:11am	Wilmington Station	19m	9:30am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:56am	Wilmington Station	20m	7:16am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02pm	Wilmington Station	23m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02pm	Wilmington Station	23m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:07pm	Wilmington Station	24m	8:31pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:02pm	Wilmington Station	23m	10:25pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:45pm	Wilmington Station	17m	8:02pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:33am	Wilmington Station	22m	6:55am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:16am	Wilmington Station	19m	6:35am	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 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day

21mAverage Duration

40 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $51	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $458	Average Duration21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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 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 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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The average train trip from Wilmington to Philadelphia takes 21m and covers 40 km. The quickest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Philadelphia 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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Wilmington to Philadelphia departs at 6:14am. 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 14 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 best on-time performance from Wilmington to Philadelphia?
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 Wilmington to Philadelphia?
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.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-10

$9

12-11

$44

Today

$36

12-13

$9

12-14

$16

12-15

$9

12-16

$9

12-17

$9

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA 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 Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $441 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 $9 which is on 2025-12-13.

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.