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

The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA is to bus which costs $75 - $170 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $85 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Wilmington and Philadelphia, PA?

No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA 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 Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Wilmington and Philadelphia, PA is 431 miles. The road distance is 496.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to bus and train via Washington which takes 12h 43m and costs $160 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA?

The best way to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA bus arrive?

Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA?

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

Where can I stay near Philadelphia, PA?

There are 856+ hotels available in Philadelphia, PA.

Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 39m
$87–440
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0656S
2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
14h 45m
$76–162
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 43m
$164–330
Drive 493.7 mi
1. Drive from Wilmington to Philadelphia, PAcar 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 26m
$120–1,096
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 10m
$159–330
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 21m
$161–340
Bus via Virginia Beach
1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0658s
2. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
16h 15m
$83–156

Wilmington to Philadelphia, PA by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

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12h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 428.2 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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, PA via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 14h 45m.

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