How much is the bus ticket from Durham to Wilmington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Durham to Wilmington start from $87. The average price for this route is around $151. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Durham to Wilmington?

The average bus travel time from Durham to Wilmington is 13h, covering a distance of 496 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Durham to Wilmington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Durham to Wilmington?

The earliest bus departs from Durham to Wilmington at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durham to Wilmington?

A bus trip from Durham to Wilmington generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Durham to Wilmington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durham to Wilmington?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Durham to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durham to Wilmington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Durham to Wilmington from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durham to Wilmington on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	10h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	8h 40m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:05pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 25m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 25m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags
	Bus	9:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 55m	1:10pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures for Durham to Wilmington on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 45m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	8h 35m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	13h	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:10am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 25m	1:35am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:05pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	9h 25m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:35 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 9 hours 9 minutes, and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 9mAverage Duration

510 kmDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$87 - $512	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$120 - $391	Average Duration9h 9m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Durham and Wilmington?

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
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B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,745 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,453 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham, NC, US to Wilmington, DE by bus

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 bus ticket from Durham to Wilmington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Durham to Wilmington start from $87. The average price for this route is around $151. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Durham to Wilmington?
The average bus travel time from Durham to Wilmington is 13h, covering a distance of 496 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Durham to Wilmington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Durham to Wilmington?
The earliest bus departs from Durham to Wilmington at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 10:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Durham to Wilmington?
A bus trip from Durham to Wilmington generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Durham to Wilmington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Durham to Wilmington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Durham to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Durham to Wilmington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$129

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$153

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The cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Dec 28, 2025 with a price of $127

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

You can expect to pay from $127 to $249 for a bus ticket from Durham, NC, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-12-28.

Usually Greyhound 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.