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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Wilmingtonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Wilmington by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PHL - ILM
    3h 19m
    $97–510

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    14h 9m
    $83–160

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 7m
    $157–870

  4. Drive 495.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Wilmingtoncar car 495.7 mi
    8h 57m
    $91–131

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane EWR - ILM
    4h 18m
    $639–1,269

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LGA - ILM
    5h 31m
    $123–1,090

  7. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    13h
    $149–890

  8. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 34m
    $169–320

  9. Train, bus via Chesapeake

    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Newark DEtrain train Wil
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    17h 7m
    $89–165

Philadelphia to Wilmington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Market St WB at 12th St via Raleigh Bus Station and Forden Station in around 14h 9m.

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