What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Raleigh?

The distance between Wilmington and Raleigh is approximately 179 km (111 miles).

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

Buses departing from Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop in Wilmington will take you to Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station in Raleigh.

Bus Wilmington to Raleigh from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	2h 55m	7:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 7m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	3h 20m	11:00am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 26m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:38 AM EST.

Get from Wilmington to Raleigh

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

186 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Raleigh?

Stops in Wilmington

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

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87393 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 $39

Greyhound Wilmington Raleigh recent customer reviews

It was okay

Martiney W.

April 26, 2021

The bus driver was kinda abrasive but overall everything was cool

Lauren S.

May 16, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, NC to Raleigh by bus

What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Raleigh?
The distance between Wilmington and Raleigh is approximately 179 km (111 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Raleigh?
Buses departing from Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop in Wilmington will take you to Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station in Raleigh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$68

11-23

$71

Today

$53

11-25

$57

11-26

$66

11-27

$51

11-28

$51

11-29

$51

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $51

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

You can expect to pay from $51 to $1,088 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak 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.