How much does a bus ticket from Wilmington to Boston cost?

The bus ticket price from Wilmington to Boston starts at R 757. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Wilmington to Boston 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!

How long is the bus ride from Wilmington to Boston?

The average travel time between Wilmington and Boston is around 11h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 478 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Wilmington and Boston?

The number of buses from Wilmington to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Wilmington to Boston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Wilmington to Boston?

When taking the bus from Wilmington to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Boston?

Buses travelling between Wilmington and Boston leave from Wilmington Bus Station or Wilmington Station and arrive at Back Bay Station, North Station, South Station.

Bus Wilmington to Boston from R 701 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 21 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	12:25	Newark (DE)	10h 25m	22:50	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:25	Wilmington Bus Station	11h 35m	09:00	Brookline	No tags
	Bus	19:30	Newark (DE)	13h 55m	09:25	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Boston on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 5m	18:50	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	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 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:50	Newark (DE)	12h 50m	05:40	Brookline	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 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	16:50	Newark (DE)	12h 20m	05:10	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 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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:09 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 757, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

11h 35mAverage duration

495 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 757 - R 4 475	Average duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 849 - R 13 981	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

3.5/511 388 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 R 766

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

4/53 148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

How much does a bus ticket from Wilmington to Boston cost?
The bus ticket price from Wilmington to Boston starts at R 757. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Wilmington to Boston 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!
How long is the bus ride from Wilmington to Boston?
The average travel time between Wilmington and Boston is around 11h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 478 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Wilmington and Boston?
The number of buses from Wilmington to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Wilmington to Boston by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Wilmington to Boston?
When taking the bus from Wilmington to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Boston?
Buses travelling between Wilmington and Boston leave from Wilmington Bus Station or Wilmington Station and arrive at Back Bay Station, North Station, South Station.

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

R 1 038

20/11

R 1 154

Today

R 1 562

22/11

R 1 651

23/11

R 1 562

24/11

R 1 145

25/11

R 1 242

26/11

R 1 233

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 038

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 R 1 038 to R 2 751 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 R 1 145, which is on 2025-11-24.

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.