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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Elsmereby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Elsmere by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 006 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Kirkwood Hwy @ Leech Avebus bus 006
    59 min
    $7–545

  2. Train, line 006 bus via Suburban Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain train Wil
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Kirkwood Hwy @ Leech Avebus bus 006
    1h 35m
    $4–6

  3. Bus, line 006 bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0355 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Kirkwood Hwy @ Leech Avebus bus 006
    1h 23m
    $5–11

  4. Drive 31 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Elsmerecar car 31 mi
    43 min
    $6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Elsmeretaxi taxi 31 mi
    43 min
    $140–170

Philadelphia to Elsmere by train and bus

Calendar257Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.1 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Kirkwood Hwy @ Leech Ave via Wilmington Bus Station and Wilmington Tc in around 1h 23m.

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