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 New York Port Authority. 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

Next departures

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	16h 10m	11:50pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	14h 8m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	19h 56m	5:11am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	16h 5m	11:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 25m	7:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	16h 10m	11:50pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	14h 8m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	14h 8m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	16h 5m	11:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 25m	7:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

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Get from Wilmington to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

18h 25mAverage Duration

501 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
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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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

3.5/587,393 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

11/22

$169

11/23

$173

Today

$166

11/25

$195

11/26

$208

11/27

$117

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to New York City was searched and found on Nov 27, 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 $461 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 2025-11-27.

Usually Amtrak 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.