There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Air
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
59 min$8–553Drive 21.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Wilmingtoncar 21.2 mi
29 min$4–6Line 37 bus, line 113 bus, line 013 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Chester Transit Centerbus 37
- Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Claymont Transit Centerbus 113
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 10Th Stbus 013
2h 11m$7–9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Wilmington21.2 mi
29 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Wilmingtontaxi 21.2 mi
29 min$95–120
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at King St @ 10Th St via Chester Transit Center and Claymont Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Wilmington via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Delaware is 34 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $600.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Airport Terminal A station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware is to train which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $600. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and line 113 bus and line 013 bus, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Delaware, USA?
You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Wilmington via 30th Street Station in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to King St @ 10Th St via Chester Transit Center, Claymont Transit Center, and Claymont Transportation Center in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Bus from Chester Transit Center to Claymont Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to King St @ 10Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chester Transit Center station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware is 21 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Delaware.
There are 196+ hotels available in Delaware.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Delaware. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













