What is the distance between Wilmington and Boston?

It's about 478 km (297 miles) from Wilmington to Boston.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Boston?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington, and end it at Back Bay Station, in Boston.

Bus Wilmington to Boston from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Boston on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	12h	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	12:25pm	Newark (DE)	10h 25m	10:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h 35m	9:00am	Brookline	No tags
	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	13h 55m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Boston on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	9h 40m	3:40pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Boston on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	12h 50m	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Boston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	12h 20m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Boston on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Wilmington Bus Station	9h 40m	3:40pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Boston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:20am	Delaware Rest Stop S	12h 15m	11:35pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

11h 35mAverage Duration

495 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $365	Average Duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $1,139	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Boston?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,389 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87387 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $63

Greyhound Wilmington Boston recent customer reviews

Two hour delay in Wilmington, station closed,drug addiction high area and not safe. Missed my connecting bus and two hours late for work in Boston.Got docked for missed time and cant make up under new management.

Anna M.

September 9, 2019

Nice buses but the toilets stink

Bertain Gaetan N.

August 11, 2019

Thanks for being so Gracious

Kristmonte A.

December 2, 2017

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA, US by bus

What is the distance between Wilmington and Boston?
It's about 478 km (297 miles) from Wilmington to Boston.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Boston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington, and end it at Back Bay Station, in Boston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$85

11-20

$94

Today

$128

11-22

$135

11-23

$128

11-24

$94

11-25

$102

11-26

$101

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $225 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.