What is the distance between New York City and Wilmington?

About 496 miles (799 km) separate New York City and Wilmington.

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

If you're headed to Wilmington from New York City, chances are that your bus will leave from Chinatown and arrive at Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 New York City to Wilmington from $97 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Wilmington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Chinatown	14h 35m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	14h 5m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	15h 25m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	15h 55m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	15h 5m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

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Get from New York City to Wilmington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

16h 10mAverage Duration

494 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Wilmington?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Wilmington

A
Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop
505 Cando St, Wilmington, NC 28405

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Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Wilmington, NC by bus

What is the distance between New York City and Wilmington?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/21

$220

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$209

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$243

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$137

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$164

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$248

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $137

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, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $137 to $291 for a bus ticket from New York City to Wilmington, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2025-11-24.