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Next departures to Philadelphia

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Schuylkill & Walnut
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: 3 September at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$79
Average bus trip duration16h 55m
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure07:40
Distance421 miles
Latest bus departure16:10

Wilmington to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, NC - Philadelphia, PA

  1. What's the distance between Wilmington and Philadelphia by coach?

    The distance between Wilmington and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 422 miles (681 km).

  2. How can I travel from Wilmington to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
29/08
US$107
30/08
US$116
Today
US$86
01/09
No data
02/09
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03/09
US$60
04/09
US$59
05/09
US$61
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 4 Sept 2025 with a price of US$59

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$59 to US$406 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$59, which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Wilmington to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to Philadelphia will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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