What is the travel distance from Newark to Wilmington?

The distance between the two cities is 101 miles (163 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Newark to Wilmington start their journey at Penn Station and wind up at Wilmington Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Newark to Wilmington from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Wilmington on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:00am	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	1:35pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Wilmington on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	4:45pm	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:10am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	1:35pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:05am	Newark Penn Station	3h 55m	11:00am	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Wilmington on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	4:45pm	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	1:35pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Wilmington on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	4:45pm	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	1:35pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Wilmington on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	4:45pm	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:10am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	1:35pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:05am	Newark Penn Station	3h 55m	11:00am	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Wilmington on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	4:45pm	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	1:35pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Wilmington on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:35pm	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	4:45pm	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:20am	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	2:45am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	1:35pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $147	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $606	Average Duration1h 32m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Wilmington?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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 Newark Wilmington recent customer reviews

The bus was 40 minutes late.

Pierre M T.

July 8, 2017

No comments

Betty A.

June 29, 2017

The bus always arrive later than 8:25pm at newark, nj

sybil J.

February 25, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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.

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Coach USA

4/5160 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.5

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE by bus

What is the travel distance from Newark to Wilmington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark 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

11/19

$26

11/20

$29

Today

$36

11/22

$34

11/23

$34

11/24

$34

11/25

$50

11/26

$68

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $96 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound 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.