What is the cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 14h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $90 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Wilmington and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Market St EB at 6th St and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The distance between Wilmington and Philadelphia is 430 miles. The road distance is 496.6 miles.

How do I travel from Wilmington to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia without a car is to bus and train via Washington which takes 12h 36m and costs $160 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wilmington to Philadelphia bus from?

Wilmington to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.

Bus or fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Wilmington to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Wilmington to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.

Can I drive from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Philadelphia is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Wilmington to Philadelphia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

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Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

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Wilmington to Philadelphia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ILM - PHL
2h 34m
$92–460
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0658s
2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
14h 33m
$76–157
Bus, train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus
2. Take the train from Wilson to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
12h 36m
$161–327
Drive 493.7 mi
1. Drive from Wilmington to Philadelphiacar 493.7 mi
8h 58m
$91–131
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ILM - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 16m
$117–1,083
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Wilson to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
13h 5m
$161–327
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
14h 15m
$158–347

Wilmington to Philadelphia by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 427.9 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

American Airlines flies from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Philadelphia Bus Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and Norfolk in around 14h 33m.

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