How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Wilmington?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Wilmington start from $86. The average price for this route is around $116. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Wilmington is 16h 55m, covering a distance of 497 miles (801 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Wilmington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Wilmington?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Wilmington at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Wilmington?

A bus trip from New York City to Wilmington generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Wilmington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Wilmington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Wilmington from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Wilmington on February 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	15h 55m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	16h 55m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Wilmington on February 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	18h 55m	2:55pm	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
	Bus	3:30pm	New York Port Authority	15h 35m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	14h 35m	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

Next departures for New York City to Wilmington on February 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	18h 55m	2:55pm	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
	Bus	3:30pm	New York Port Authority	15h 35m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	14h 35m	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:02 AM EST.

Get from New York City to Wilmington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

16h 55mAverage Duration

497 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
Visit page
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,520 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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

3.5/512,186 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Wilmington?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Wilmington start from $86. The average price for this route is around $116. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Wilmington?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Wilmington is 16h 55m, covering a distance of 497 miles (801 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Wilmington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Wilmington?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Wilmington at 11:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Wilmington?
A bus trip from New York City to Wilmington generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Wilmington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Wilmington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02/03

$183

02/04

$182

Today

$174

02/06

$195

02/07

$157

02/08

$100

02/09

$99

02/10

No data

The cheapest trip from New York City to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on Feb 9, 2026 with a price of $99

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 $99 to $199 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 $99 which is on 2026-02-09.