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from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE

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Travel Information to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia

distanceDistance24 miles (39 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$11 - $23
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $11 (€9) • 18 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $11 (€9) • 18 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Travel 24 miles (39 km) by bus or train between Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 18 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $11 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE.

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FAQs

How do I reach Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia?

You can travel from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE 2 different ways: bus or train.

What is the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE?

The cheapest way to travel between Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE is by taking a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options to Wilmington, DE:

Taking a train is usually $12 (€10) less than taking a bus to Wilmington, DE, which costs on average $23 (€19) for the same trip.

What is the fastest way from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE?

The fastest way to get to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia is by train with an average travel time of 18 min.

Other travel options to Wilmington, DE can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 55 min   on average.

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE?

You should expect to travel around 24 miles (39 km) between Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE.

How many services a day are there from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE?

The average frequency per day from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE is:

  • 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

What are the departure and arrival points in Philadelphia and in Wilmington, DE?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE:

    Which travel operators can get me to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia?

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE:

    • You can travel between Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE by bus with Greyhound. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $23 (€19) with Greyhound from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE.
    • You can travel by train from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE tickets for $11 (€9) on Omio.

    Where should I go next after I travel to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia?

    Many of our customers traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE don't make Wilmington, DE their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Wilmington, DE are New York City, Paris or Washington, DC, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Wilmington, DE to any of these top destinations today!

    When should I book a ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE online to score the best deals?

    Before traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

    • A bus ticket for this journey is costing $23 (€19) one way on average.
    • A train ticket for this trip costs on average $11 (€9) one way.

    But we recommend booking Philadelphia to Wilmington, DE tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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