How far is Wilmington from Philadelphia?

The distance separating Wilmington and Philadelphia is 422 miles (681 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Most of the buses traveling from Wilmington to Philadelphia leave from Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Schuylkill River Trail, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Citizens Bank Park and Reading Terminal Market.

Bus Wilmington to Philadelphia from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	16h 40m	8:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	22h 10m	2:20pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	1d 4h	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	17h 20m	9:30am	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags
	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	14h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Get from Wilmington to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

17h 20mAverage Duration

420 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Philadelphia?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop
505 Cando St, Wilmington, NC 28405

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$78

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The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $309 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak 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.