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How to get from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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170 Northeast RegionalFastest
2124 AcelaOther options
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FAQs: Travel from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA
Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA.
There are 2 travel options from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA:
Taking a train costs $7 (€7) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA is by train, which takes on average 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 45 min.
The distance from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 29 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Wilmington, DE to 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 Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA:
The following travel companies offer services from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA:
- Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Philadelphia, PA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA for $14 (€12) on Omio.
- Amtrak or Amtrak Acela can get you to Philadelphia, PA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA for $7 (€6) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- Direct train available with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela 29 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Philadelphia, PA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia, PA.
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