How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Wilmington?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Wilmington start from $135. The average price for this route is around $201. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Wilmington?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Wilmington is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 797 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Wilmington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Wilmington?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Wilmington at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Wilmington?

A bus trip from New York City to Wilmington generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Wilmington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Wilmington?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City 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.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City 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.

Bus New York City to Wilmington from $140 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Wilmington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 55m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	14h 5m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	15h 25m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	15h 55m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	14h 35m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Wilmington on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	14h 5m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	15h 25m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	15h 55m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	14h 35m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	18h 55m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Wilmington on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Chinatown	17h 40m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	14h 5m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	15h 25m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	15h 55m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	14h 35m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:11 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Wilmington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

16h 25mAverage Duration

797 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Wilmington?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Visit page
F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Wilmington

A
Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop
505 Cando St, Wilmington, NC 28405

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Wilmington, NC by bus

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 bus ticket from New York City to Wilmington?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Wilmington start from $135. The average price for this route is around $201. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Wilmington?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Wilmington is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 797 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Wilmington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Wilmington?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Wilmington at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Wilmington?
A bus trip from New York City to Wilmington generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Wilmington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Wilmington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$237

11-26

$387

Today

$283

11-28

No data

11-29

$358

11-30

$356

12-01

$179

12-02

$157

The cheapest trip from New York City to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $157

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Wilmington, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $157 to $454 for a bus ticket from New York City to Wilmington, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-12-02.