There are 4 ways to get from Center City to Claymont by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Suburban Station to Claymont Transit Centertrain Wil
47 min$3–5Bus, line 013 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0355 / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Philadelphia Pk @ Governor Printzbus 013
1h 36m$6–10Drive 22 mi
- Drive from Center City to Claymontcar 22 mi
30 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Center City to Claymonttaxi 22 mi
30 min$100–120
Center City to Claymont by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Center City to Claymont is to train which costs $3 - $5 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Center City to Claymont is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Center City station to Claymont. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Pk @ Governor Printz via Wilmington Tc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Suburban Station station and arriving at Claymont Transit Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Center City and Claymont is 19 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.
The best way to get from Center City to Claymont without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Suburban Station to Claymont Transit Center takes 47 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Center City to Claymont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Center City to Claymont train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Suburban Station.
The best way to get from Center City to Claymont is to train which takes 47 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus and line 013 bus, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Center City, PA, USA and Claymont, DE, USA?
SEPTA operates a train from Suburban Station to Claymont Transit Center hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Philadelphia Pk @ Governor Printz via Wilmington Bus Station and Wilmington Tc in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Claymont Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Philadelphia Taxicab Service
- Phone
- +1 215-535-6700
- Website
- philataxicab.com
Phila. Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +1 267-888-5415
- Website
- rufessw.wixsite.com
Streamline Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Center City to Claymont bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Center City to Claymont train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Claymont Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Center City to Claymont is 22 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Center City to Claymont.
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