Bus from New York City to Wilmington, DE: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from New York City to Wilmington on 1 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
bbbus.comBus
152 E Broadway
3 W 4th StreetCheapest
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Delaware Rest Stop SFastest
OurBusBus
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
Christiana Mall Parking LotNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Newark (DE)No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day
2h 45mAverage duration
108 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£19 - £82Average duration2h 45m
4kg CO₂e
Average price£11 - £473Average duration1h 47m
16kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest coach tickets from New York City to Wilmington start from £19. The average price for this route is around £26. 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 journey from New York City to Wilmington?

    The average bus journey time from New York City to Wilmington is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 108 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 59m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from BBBus.com, Greyhound, FlixBus, OurBus, CoachRun.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Wilmington?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Wilmington at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

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

    A bus journey from New York City to Wilmington produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from New York City to Wilmington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

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

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Wilmington?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. 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 OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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
28/11
£31
29/11
£31
Today
£31
01/12
£23
02/12
£23
03/12
£21
04/12
£21
05/12
£21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £21

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, DE as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £21 to £87 for a bus ticket from New York City to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-12-03.

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.

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