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How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
Travel to Wilmington, DE easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE.
There are 2 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE:
A train is $7 (€7) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE costing on average $14 (€12).
The quickest way to travel to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia, PA is by train, which takes on average 18 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 50 min.
The distance is approximately 24 miles (39 km) from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE.
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 32 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Wilmington, DE from Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE:
The following travel companies offer services from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE:
- Greyhound can get you to Wilmington, DE by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE for $14 (€12) on Omio.
- Travel with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela to go to Wilmington, DE by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE tickets on Omio for $6 (€6).
Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 32 direct trains per day with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Wilmington, DE as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE.
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