How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from $8. The average price for this train route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 21m, covering a distance of 25 miles (40 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 40 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 4:15am. And the latest train departs at 10:48pm.

What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Wilmington from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on April 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:26pm	30th Street Station	24m	8:50pm	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	9:37pm	30th Street Station	21m	9:58pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	8:26pm	30th Street Station	24m	8:50pm	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	9:37pm	30th Street Station	21m	9:58pm	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	9:38pm	30th Street Station	24m	10:02pm	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on April 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	10:13am	30th Street Station	21m	10:34am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	26m	4:46am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	10:13am	30th Street Station	21m	10:34am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	26m	4:46am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on April 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	9:17am	30th Street Station	21m	9:38am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:39am	30th Street Station	23m	8:02am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on April 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	9:17am	30th Street Station	21m	9:38am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:39am	30th Street Station	23m	8:02am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on April 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	9:17am	30th Street Station	21m	9:38am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:39am	30th Street Station	23m	8:02am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on April 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	9:17am	30th Street Station	21m	9:38am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:39am	30th Street Station	23m	8:02am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on April 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	9:17am	30th Street Station	21m	9:38am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	7:39am	30th Street Station	23m	8:02am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:40am	30th Street Station	29m	5:09am	Wilmington Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Wilmington on April 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:57am	30th Street Station	25m	5:22am	Wilmington Station	Cheapest
Train	6:33pm	30th Street Station	20m	6:53pm	Wilmington Station	Fastest
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	26m	4:46am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	30th Street Station	22m	8:32am	Wilmington Station	No tags
Train	4:20am	30th Street Station	26m	4:46am	Wilmington Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40train per day

21mAverage Duration

25 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $36	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $194	Average Duration21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,784 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak provides a smooth and comfortable ride with pleasant staff. Customers appreciate the cleanliness, good customer service, and affordable prices. The trains are also known for being punctual.

Amtrak Philadelphia Wilmington recent customer reviews

Enjoyed the ride 😎 spoke with friendly people along the way, everyone was polite

Fred P.

July 1, 2025

On time. Good customer service.

Nina T.

February 12, 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Wilmington start from $8. The average price for this train route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Wilmington is 21m, covering a distance of 25 miles (40 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Philadelphia to Wilmington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 40 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Wilmington at 4:15am. And the latest train departs at 10:48pm.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/02

$33

04/03

$33

Today

$17

04/05

$6

04/06

$6

04/07

$6

04/08

$6

04/09

$6

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Apr 5, 2026 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $492 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2026-04-05.