What is the travel distance from Wilmington to New York City?

The distance between the two cities is 496 miles (799 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Wilmington to New York City start their journey at Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop and wind up at GW Bridge. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Governors Island, Bronx Zoo, Whitney Museum of American Art, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island.

Bus Wilmington to New York City from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	16h	8:10am	Chinatown	No tags
	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	17h 50m	10:00am	GW Bridge	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	1d 4h	9:00pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	No tags
	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 30m	7:40am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	17h 40m	9:50am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Get from Wilmington to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

18hAverage Duration

503 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in Wilmington

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

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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

What is the travel distance from Wilmington to New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to New York City?
What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$166

11/25

$195

Today

$216

11/27

$117

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

11/30

$126

12/01

$117

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to New York City was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $117

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

You can expect to pay from $117 to $467 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-12-01.