Bus Tickets from Wilmington, DE to New York City

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TodayJul 26
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: 3 W 4th Street
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: 152 E Broadway
    Operated by: bbbus.combbbus.com
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: New York Port Authority
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Christiana Mall Parking Lot
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
    Operated by: OurBusOurBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: New York Port Authority
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Newark (DE)
    Arrival time: July 27 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to New York City

Bus
Average PriceUS$26 - US$83Average Duration2h 35m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average PriceUS$13 - US$525Average Duration1h 55m
16kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Wilmington to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
2h 35mAverage Duration
US$26Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Wilmington, DE to New York City: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$31
Average Bus Trip Duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure2:25am
Distance171 km
Latest bus departure8:15pm

Wilmington to New York City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, DE - New York City

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

    The distance between Wilmington and New York City is around 172 km (107 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to New York City?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington, and end it at New York Port Authority, 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
07-24
US$29
07-25
US$29
Today
US$29
07-27
US$29
07-28
US$29
07-29
US$24
07-30
US$28
07-31
US$24
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to New York City was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of US$24

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$75 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24 which is on 2025-07-29.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Inc. 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Wilmington to New York City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to New York City will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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