How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia by coach?

The journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington by coach covers an approximate distance of 26 miles (42 km).

Is there a way to reach Wilmington from Philadelphia without a car?

You can reach Wilmington from Philadelphia by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Philadelphia to Wilmington from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Wilmington on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	21:20	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	12:40	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

50mAverage duration

27 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £28	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £399	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Wilmington?

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

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

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

How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia by coach?
The journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington by coach covers an approximate distance of 26 miles (42 km).
Is there a way to reach Wilmington from Philadelphia without a car?
You can reach Wilmington from Philadelphia by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/11

£8

18/11

£8

Today

£8

20/11

£7

21/11

£8

22/11

£8

23/11

£9

24/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £15 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 £7, 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.