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Compare train and bus for Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE 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 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE:
A train is $1 (€0.88) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Wilmington, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA to go to Wilmington, DE by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 31 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, SEPTA.
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