What's the distance between Wilmington and Washington by coach?

The journey from Wilmington to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 98 miles (158 km).

What is the best way to go from Wilmington to Washington without a car?

You can reach Washington from Wilmington by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Wilmington to Washington from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Washington on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Newark (DE)	2h	21:30	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	13:30	Delaware Rest Stop S	1h 55m	15:25	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Fastest
Bus	12:50	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 25m	17:15	Union Station	No tags
Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	2h	16:00	Union Station	No tags
Bus	13:50	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 55m	16:45	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Washington on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	1h 55m	04:45	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 40m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	2h	16:00	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	4h 35m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	12:50	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 25m	17:15	Union Station	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 Washington. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

2h 30mAverage duration

97 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£17 - £43	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £262	Average duration1h 34m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Washington?

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 Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £19

Greyhound Wilmington Washington recent customer reviews

Going to Wilmington was so awful I did not use my return ticket. Wasted $25. My 1:00 bus on Friday was cancelled was supposedly notified by email. Must've been phantom. Will not use again. Bad experience.

Brenda R.

16 December 2019

Very pleasant and comfortable

Monica B.

21 January 2022

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US

What's the distance between Wilmington and Washington by coach?
The journey from Wilmington to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 98 miles (158 km).
What is the best way to go from Wilmington to Washington without a car?
You can reach Washington from Wilmington by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£18

20/11

£18

Today

£21

22/11

£21

23/11

£20

24/11

£17

25/11

£17

26/11

£19

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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 Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £35 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Greyhound 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.