How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from $13. The average price for this route is around $15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 50m, covering a distance of 39 miles (62 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , OurBus , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

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 3177 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

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

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

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.

Bus Philadelphia to Wilmington from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	1:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on December 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	1:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	9:20pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	55m	1:40pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	1h 20m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Philadelphia, PA	50m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	1h 20m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Philadelphia, PA	50m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	1h 20m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Philadelphia, PA	50m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Philadelphia Mills - RED Lot	1h 20m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	Cheapest
Bus	12:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	45m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	50m	10:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	55m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Philadelphia, PA	50m	11:50am	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day

20mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $38	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $194	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Wilmington?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,461 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

OurBus

4/53,182 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

FlixBus

3.5/511,801 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from $13. The average price for this route is around $15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 50m, covering a distance of 39 miles (62 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, OurBus, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Wilmington generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
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 3177 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
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

12/27

$26

12/28

$14

Today

$13

12/30

$13

12/31

$11

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $11

To 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, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $26 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-12-31.

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.