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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
12 h 35 m
Average duration
15 h 9 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
683 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC will cost around $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 5 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Wilmington, NC on Wed, Apr 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 15 the direct buses cover the 683 km distance in an average of 15 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 35 m .
On Wed, Apr 15 the slowest buses will take 18 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:00 AM16h55Philadelphia, PA7:55 PMWilmington, NC$1061One-way0 transfers- 10:50 PM13h15Philadelphia, PA12:05 PMWilmington, NC$1151One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 AM18h55Philadelphia, PA7:55 PMWilmington, NC$1691One-way0 transfers
- 5:50 AM14h05Philadelphia, PA7:55 PMWilmington, NC$1791One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 PM12h35Philadelphia, PA12:05 PMWilmington, NC$2011One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 PM12h35Philadelphia, PA12:05 PMWilmington, NC$2011One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 PM13h15Philadelphia, PA12:05 PMWilmington, NC$1151One-way0 transfers
- 5:50 AM14h05Philadelphia, PA7:55 PMWilmington, NC$1791One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 AM16h55Philadelphia, PA7:55 PMWilmington, NC$1061One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 AM18h55Philadelphia, PA7:55 PMWilmington, NC$1691One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $94. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, and a flight costs an average of $370.
Distance: 424 miles (683 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$148 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $479 Average price |
13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC buses for today, Monday, April 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 10:50 PM Philadelphia, PA | 13h15 | 12:05 PM Wilmington, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 11:30 PM Philadelphia, PA | 12h35 | 12:05 PM Wilmington, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, April 14 | |||||
| 1:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 18h55 | 7:55 PM Wilmington, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 16h55 | 7:55 PM Wilmington, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:50 AM Philadelphia, PA | 14h05 | 7:55 PM Wilmington, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $94 (€75) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 424 miles (683 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 424 miles (683 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€75) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NCYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC with Greyhound for as low as $94 (€75). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wilmington, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
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- $15 per additional bag.
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