Find coaches from New York City to Wilmington, DE

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Wilmington on 19 November
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
Newark (DE)No tags
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Newark (DE)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Wilmington

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 R 416, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day
2h 45mAverage duration
174 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 416 - R 1 859Average duration2h 45m
4kg CO₂e
Average priceR 230 - R 7 192Average duration1h 47m
16kg CO₂e

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

  1. How much does a bus ticket from New York City to Wilmington cost?

    The bus ticket price from New York City to Wilmington starts at R 416. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York City to Wilmington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Wilmington?

    The average travel time between New York City and Wilmington is around 2h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 1h 59m. This is the time it takes to travel the 172 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between New York City and Wilmington?

    The number of buses from New York City to Wilmington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 28 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Wilmington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from New York City to Wilmington?

    When taking the bus from New York City to Wilmington, you can travel comfortably and safely with BBBus.com, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Wilmington?

    Buses travelling between New York City and Wilmington leave from GW Bridge or New York Port Authority and arrive at Wilmington Bus Station, Wilmington Station, Wilmington Bus Stop.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
16/11
R 513
17/11
R 513
Today
R 513
19/11
R 486
20/11
R 389
21/11
R 460
22/11
R 513
23/11
R 513
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of R 389

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 R 389 to R 1 317 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 R 389, which is on 2025-11-20.

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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