Bus from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Philadelphia on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBusBus
Newark (DE)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just R 139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day
21mAverage duration
40 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 219 - R 617Average duration45m
2kg CO₂e
Average priceR 139 - R 5 605Average duration21m
4kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start at R 219. The average price for this route is around R 271. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    The average bus journey time from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 45m, covering a distance of 62 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 40m and is operated by OurBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Philadelphia at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 10:00.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Wilmington to Philadelphia produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3169 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
13/12
R 199
14/12
R 199
Today
R 199
16/12
R 182
17/12
R 165
18/12
R 156
19/12
R 165
20/12
R 156
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 156

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

You can expect to pay from R 156 to R 493 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 156, which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually FlixBus 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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