A train trip between Wilmington and Philadelphia is around 21m, although the fastest train will take about 18m. This is the time it takes to travel the 26 miles that separates the two cities.
Commuter ServicesAmtrak provides SEPTA and the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) with access to Northeast Corridor tracks for their Philadelphia-Wilmington-Newark commuter operations. Under this contract, SEPTA provides service to four Delaware locations, including Wilmington and Newark.
SEPTA's Regional Rail trains serve Philadelphia and the Countryside, with stations throughout the city and in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties, as well as parts of Delaware and New Jersey.
Delaware Trains and BusesThe train fares are reasonable and the trains much more comfortable than buses, offering a scenic way to reach Wilmington if you're already in a major city in the region.
“Generally speaking, traveling by plane is faster and more convenient, but can be more expensive and stressful. On the other hand, traveling by train is usually cheaper and more comfortable, but can take much longer.”
If price is the deciding factor, the car trip will usually be the cheaper one for anything more than a single passenger or a single passenger with infant child in tow. (Kids under two generally ride the train free.)