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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Chinatown | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | New York Port Authority | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | New York Port Authority | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit) | Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave) | No tags |
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Get from Wilmington to New York City
The journey takes about 18 hours, and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and New York City?
Stops in Wilmington
- A
Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop
505 Cando St, Wilmington, NC 28405
Stops in New York City
- A4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
- B40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
- C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004 - D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA - E127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
- F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, NC to New York City 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 Wilmington to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to New York City start from $101. The average price for this route is around $177. 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 Wilmington to New York City?
The average bus travel time from Wilmington to New York City is 18h, covering a distance of 812 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 8m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Wilmington to New York City route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Wilmington to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to New York City at 7:40am. And the latest bus departs at 4:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to New York City?
A bus trip from Wilmington to New York City 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 Wilmington to New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Wilmington to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to New York City was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $130To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, NC to New York City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $130 to $673 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-12-03.
