- Must visit
The Franklin Institute
Major science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and the iconic giant heart. One of Philadelphia’s best-known family attractions.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 32 trains that leave Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Sun, Jun 14, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 20 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.
124 Northeast Regional
128 Northeast Regional
66 Northeast Regional
54 Vermonter
104 Northeast Regional
2226 NextGen Acela
54 Vermonter
2256 Acela
2248 Acela
2258 NextGen AcelaOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (21m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Amtrak, SEPTA.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
156 Northeast Regional | 4:08 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h24 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2218 NextGen Acela | 4:18 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 4:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
168 Northeast Regional | 4:55 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 5:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
126 Northeast Regional | 5:18 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 5:38 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
146 Northeast Regional | 5:49 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h22 | 6:11 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
142 Northeast Regional | 6:58 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h22 | 7:20 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
158 Northeast Regional | 7:47 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 8:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
90 Palmetto | 9:29 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h22 | 9:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
124 Northeast Regional | 9:59 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h24 | 10:23 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
128 Northeast Regional | 10:54 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 11:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 11:40 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h26 | 12:06 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
160 Northeast Regional | 6:51 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 7:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 7:49 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h22 | 8:11 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
54 Vermonter | 8:58 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h19 | 9:17 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2248 Acela | 9:11 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h19 | 9:30 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
120 Northeast Regional | 9:40 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 10:03 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 10:00 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 10:20 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 10:41 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 11:02 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2256 Acela | 10:54 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h19 | 11:13 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
118 Northeast Regional | 11:33 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h25 | 11:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
154 Northeast Regional | 11:55 AM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 12:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2252 NextGen Acela | 12:13 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 12:34 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
88 Northeast Regional | 12:57 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h20 | 1:17 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
140 Northeast Regional | 1:49 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 2:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
96 Northeast Regional | 2:51 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h23 | 3:14 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
20 Crescent | 3:47 PM Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE | 0h21 | 4:08 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 31 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Discover the best of 30th Street Station — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect 30th Street Station trip today.
Major science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and the iconic giant heart. One of Philadelphia’s best-known family attractions.
World-famous art museum known for its vast collections, landmark building, and the popular 'Rocky Steps' overlooking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern paintings displayed in an intimate, carefully arranged setting.
Philadelphia’s grand cultural boulevard lined with museums, flags, and major public spaces. A classic route for sightseeing and skyline views.
Popular riverside path for walking, running, and cycling with excellent skyline views and easy access from 30th Street Station.
Elegant central park and surrounding neighborhood known for people-watching, historic character, and one of the city’s most pleasant urban settings.
The city’s signature sandwich: thin-sliced beef on a long roll, typically with fried onions and melted cheese. It is Philadelphia’s most famous local comfort food.
A classic Philadelphia sandwich made with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe on an Italian roll. Many locals consider it the city’s best sandwich.
Philadelphia-style soft pretzels are dense, salty, and often sold as an everyday snack. They are a long-standing local street food tradition.
Historic public market with many long-running Philadelphia food vendors. Excellent for trying local specialties such as roast pork, cheesesteaks, pretzels, and Pennsylvania Dutch treats.
Celebrated modern Israeli restaurant known for refined small plates, house-baked laffa, and an acclaimed tasting experience. One of Philadelphia’s most established destination restaurants.
Famous market counter best known for its roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. Casual, iconic, and closely tied to Philadelphia food culture.
Costs are moderate for a major U.S. city. Budget eats are easy to find, while hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff a few dollars, and round up for cafes if desired.
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