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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Delaware City is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Delaware City is to train and taxi which takes 43 min and costs $55 - $650.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Delaware City?

The distance between Philadelphia and Delaware City is 46 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Delaware City without a car is to train and line 025 bus which takes 1h 32m and costs $23 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Philadelphia to Delaware City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Delaware City?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Delaware City is 44 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Philadelphia to Delaware City.

Where can I stay near Delaware City?

There are 140+ hotels available in Delaware City.

Philadelphia to Delaware City - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 025 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Delaware City by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 025 bus
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Market St @ 2Nd St to Wrangle Hill Park & Ridebus 025
1h 32m
$24–567
Drive 43.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Delaware Citycar 43.5 mi
58 min
$8–12
Train, line 025 bus via Suburban Station
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
2. Take the bus from Market St @ 2Nd St to Wrangle Hill Park & Ridebus 025
2h 8m
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Delaware Citytaxi
43 min
$59–607
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Delaware Citytaxi 43.5 mi
58 min
$140–180

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Delaware City.

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Distance: 45.6 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Delaware City. However, you can take the train to Wilmington, walk to Market St @ 2Nd St, take the line 025 bus to Wrangle Hill Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Delaware City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Suburban Station to Delaware City via Wilmington, Market St @ 2Nd St, and Wrangle Hill Park & Ride in around 2h 8m.

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