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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Fastest | |||||
 | 199 Spring Garden St. | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | 199 Spring Garden St. | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | No tags | |||||
| 199 Spring Garden St. | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$76 - US$194 | Average Duration18h 10m | 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Train | Average PriceUS$168 - US$168 | Average Duration11h 5m | 62kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to WilmingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 18 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Wilmington, NC
What is the distance between Philadelphia and Wilmington?
The distance between Philadelphia and Wilmington is around 681 km (422 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop, in Wilmington.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on Sep 18, 2025 with a price of US$69To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$69 to US$97 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$69 which is on 2025-09-18.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Philadelphia to Wilmington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Wilmington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Philadelphia to Wilmington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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