Bus from Durham, NC, US to Wilmington, DE: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durham to Wilmington on January 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Wilmington Bus StationCheapestFastest
FlixBusBus
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Newark (DE)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Delaware Rest Stop SNo tags
FlixBusBus
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Delaware Rest Stop SNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham 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 9 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 9mAverage Duration
510 kmDistance
46kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$81 - $275Average Duration13h
12kg CO₂e
Average Price$132 - $398Average Duration9h 9m
46kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham, NC, US to Wilmington, DE by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Durham to Wilmington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Durham to Wilmington start from $81. The average price for this route is around $148. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Durham to Wilmington?

    The average bus travel time from Durham to Wilmington is 13h, covering a distance of 494 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Durham to Wilmington route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Durham to Wilmington?

    The earliest bus departs from Durham to Wilmington at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:05pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durham to Wilmington?

    A bus trip from Durham to Wilmington generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Durham to Wilmington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11828 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durham to Wilmington?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Durham to Wilmington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durham to Wilmington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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