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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Delaware Cityby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Delaware City by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0355 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington Bus Station to Delaware Citytaxi taxi
    1h 7m
    $75–93

  2. Drive 43.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Delaware Citycar car 43.8 mi
    57 min
    $8–12

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Delaware Citytaxi taxi
    43 min
    $76–627

  4. Train, line 040 bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the bus from King St @ 3Rd St to Us 40 @ Fir Avebus bus 040
    1h 32m
    $47–595

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Broadway At Carroll Avebus bus 402
    2h 37m
    $96–129

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Delaware Citytaxi taxi 43.8 mi
    57 min
    $190–240

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 44.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Delaware City, DE, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Market St At 13Th St to Broadway At Carroll Ave twice daily. Tickets cost $6–20 and the journey takes 2h 7m.

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