How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Raleigh?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Raleigh start from $66. The average price for this train route is around $152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Raleigh?

The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Raleigh is 9h 9m, covering a distance of 321 miles (518 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Wilmington to Raleigh route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Raleigh?

The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Raleigh at 4:45am. And the latest train departs at 11:06am.

What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Raleigh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Raleigh?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Raleigh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Wilmington to Raleigh from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:12am	Wilmington Station	9h 29m	7:41pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:29am	Wilmington Station	9h 12m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:12am	Wilmington Station	9h 29m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:32am	Wilmington Station	9h 9m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	4:45am	Wilmington Station	12h 37m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:32am	Wilmington Station	9h 9m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	4:45am	Wilmington Station	12h 37m	5:22pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:32am	Wilmington Station	9h 9m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	4:45am	Wilmington Station	12h 37m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:29am	Wilmington Station	9h 12m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:12am	Wilmington Station	9h 29m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:29am	Wilmington Station	9h 12m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Raleigh on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:59am	Wilmington Station	8h 23m	5:22pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:29am	Wilmington Station	9h 12m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:12am	Wilmington Station	9h 29m	7:41pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:29am	Wilmington Station	9h 12m	7:41pm	Union Station	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 $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

10hAverage Duration

310 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $249	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $683	Average Duration9h 9m	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Raleigh?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Raleigh start from $66. The average price for this train route is around $152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Raleigh?
The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Raleigh is 9h 9m, covering a distance of 321 miles (518 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Wilmington to Raleigh route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Raleigh?
The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Raleigh at 4:45am. And the latest train departs at 11:06am.
What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Raleigh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Raleigh?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$110

12/10

$84

Today

$144

12/12

$144

12/13

$110

12/14

$149

12/15

$84

12/16

$110

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $477 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-12-15.