What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Raleigh?

Wilmington and Raleigh are 321 miles (518 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Wilmington to Raleigh start their journey at Wilmington Bus Station and wind up at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina State Capitol, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Historic Yates Mill County Park and Historic Oakwood.

Bus Wilmington to Raleigh from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	7h 40m	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	9h 40m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	8h 10m	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	10h 5m	2:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 20m	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

10hAverage Duration

309 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $273	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $345	Average Duration9h 6m	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Raleigh?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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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 Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

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FlixBus

3.5/511,440 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

3.5/587,394 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 Raleigh by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$103

11/24

$96

Today

$141

11/26

$76

11/27

$66

11/28

$78

11/29

$96

11/30

$121

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $66

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 Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $213 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.