How far is Boston from Wilmington by coach?

The distance between Wilmington and Boston by coach is approximately 297 miles (478 km).

What is the best way to go from Wilmington to Boston without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Wilmington to Boston from £34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:00	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	01:00	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:25	Wilmington Bus Station	12h	09:25	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	19:30	Newark (DE)	13h 55m	09:25	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:25	Wilmington Bus Station	11h 35m	09:00	Brookline	No tags
	Bus	16:50	Newark (DE)	12h 50m	05:40	Brookline	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:00	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	01:00	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:30	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	18:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	02:35	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:00	Wilmington Bus Station	9h 40m	15:40	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:20	Delaware Rest Stop S	12h 15m	23:35	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	17:00	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	01:00	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:30	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	18:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	02:35	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:35	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	17:00	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	01:00	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:30	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	18:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	07:20	Newark (DE)	8h 20m	15:40	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:35	Newark (DE)	12h 10m	14:45	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
	Bus	17:00	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	01:00	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:30	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	18:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	02:35	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20	Delaware Rest Stop S	12h 10m	23:30	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	17:00	Wilmington Bus Station	8h	01:00	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:30	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 30m	12:00	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	06:00	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 55m	16:55	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	02:35	Newark (DE)	8h 40m	11:15	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

50train per day

6h 20mAverage duration

295 milesDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£34 - £239	Average duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £617	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

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £34

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.

9 September 2019

Nice buses but the toilets stink

Bertain Gaetan N.

11 August 2019

Thanks for being so Gracious

Kristmonte A.

2 December 2017

OurBus

4/53,151 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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

How far is Boston from Wilmington by coach?
The distance between Wilmington and Boston by coach is approximately 297 miles (478 km).
What is the best way to go from Wilmington to Boston without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£74

23/11

£81

Today

£60

25/11

£64

26/11

£55

27/11

£50

28/11

£47

29/11

£86

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £47

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 £47 to £138 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 £47, which is on 2025-11-28.

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.