What is the distance between Wilmington and Charlotte?

The distance between the two cities is 425 miles (685 km).

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

If you're headed to Charlotte from Wilmington, chances are that your bus will depart from Wilmington Bus Station and arrive at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Wilmington to Charlotte from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Charlotte on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	13h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	11h	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	14h 5m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	17h	6:50am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	12h 10m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Charlotte on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	14h 25m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	11h	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	20h 25m	10:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	13h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	12h 10m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 14 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

14h 5mAverage Duration

425 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $254	Average Duration14h 5m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$99 - $1,121	Average Duration11h 57m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Charlotte?

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

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,400 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.

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$168

11/26

$142

Today

$88

11/28

$99

11/29

$99

11/30

$88

12/01

No data

12/02

No data

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $88

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

You can expect to pay from $88 to $246 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually FlixBus 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.