What is the distance between Washington and Wilmington?

Washington and Wilmington are 98 miles (158 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Wilmington from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Dupont Circle and arrive at Wilmington Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Wilmington from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Union Station	2h	6:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2h 45m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Union Station	3h 30m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:50am	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2h 45m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Union Station	2h 30m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Union Station	2h	6:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:05am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:50am	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2h 45m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	4h 50m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Union Station	1h 50m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:45am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2h 45m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	4h 50m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	5:15am	Union Station	2h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
	Bus	3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Union Station	2h 30m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	2h 45m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Union Station	2h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington 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 $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $60	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $489	Average Duration1h 28m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

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 Washington Wilmington recent customer reviews

My bus was late due to brake/engine issues with the coach. There was smoke coming from the lower cabin of the bus and we had to wait 2.5 hours for the next vehicle to pick us up. We were then packed on to an already full bus; this was very uncomfortable due to COVID

Karen M.

April 17, 2021

At Wilmington station, my check in baggage was missed and I took another baggage to my son's house.I am old 75 yrs and medicines are there in my missed suit case and sofar I made 42 callsfrom 5th Aug evening after I come home till now to different numbers of Greyhound , but most important thing is on 6th night Called me and said that he handed over my luggage at Newyork Grey hound customer Since he found my suit case in the end in bus. Even after I give that information also, so far they have not sent my baggage So far . If any thing happen to me, my family will definitely won't keep quiet. Do please see that my baggage comes to Wilmington today

Uday K.

August 8, 2019

I would like to make a complaint. I was in bus nr 86017 with registration plate K02-1386. It broke down during the journey so we couldn't reach our destination. We (passengers) spent 2 hours waiting for help from your stuff but nothing had happened. I decided to take Lyft then. Due to this situation I ask you for full refund of my ticket bought from Greyhound company. Please send my money back to my bank account: 394008745824, if you need any additional information, please send me a message. Regards, Szymon Palasz

Szymon P.

September 3, 2018

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Washington and Wilmington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Wilmington?

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE by bus

What is the distance between Washington and Wilmington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington 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

$23

11/17

$22

Today

$21

11/19

$19

11/20

$20

11/21

$22

11/22

$22

11/23

$24

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $31 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually 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.