How far is Charlotte from Wilmington?

The distance between the two cities is 176 miles (284 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Charlotte to Wilmington leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Charlotte to Wilmington from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Wilmington on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	6h 40m	2:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	9h 35m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:20 AM EST.

Get from Charlotte to Wilmington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 35mAverage Duration

182 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Charlotte Wilmington recent customer reviews

Excellent driver with a lovely personality

Anne L.

June 23, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Wilmington?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in Wilmington

A - Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, NC by bus

How far is Charlotte from Wilmington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Wilmington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$45

11/17

$45

Today

$45

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11/21

$35

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$39

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The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $79 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-21.