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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Delaware is to bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Delaware is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Delaware?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Delaware?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Wilmington. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Delaware?

The distance between Philadelphia and Delaware is 26 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Delaware without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $550.

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

The train from 30Th Street Station to Wilmington takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Delaware bus from?

Philadelphia to Delaware bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Delaware train from?

Philadelphia to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Delaware?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Delaware is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Philadelphia to Delaware bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Delaware train arrive?

Philadelphia to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Delaware?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Delaware is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Philadelphia to Delaware.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Delaware?

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

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Where can I stay near Delaware?

There are 191+ hotels available in Delaware.

Philadelphia to Delaware - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Delaware by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
21 min
$2–550
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0355 / ...
45 min
$4–9
Drive 27.9 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Wilmingtoncar 27.9 mi
39 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Wilmingtontaxi 27.9 mi
39 min
$95–120

Philadelphia to Delaware by train

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington hourly. Tickets cost $7–16 and the journey takes 21 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–9 and the journey takes 45 min.

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