Bus from Wilmington, DE to New York City: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wilmington to New York City on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
bbbus.comBus
3 W 4th Street
152 E BroadwayCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBusBus
Newark (DE)
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags
bbbus.comBus
3 W 4th Street
8th Ave and West 30th StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 401, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
2h 30mAverage duration
174 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 401 - R 1 672Average duration2h 30m
4kg CO₂e
Average priceR 225 - R 7 377Average duration1h 51m
16kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to New York City by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to New York City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to New York City start at R 401. The average price for this route is around R 536. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Wilmington to New York City?

    The average bus journey time from Wilmington to New York City is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 174 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h and is operated by CoachRun.

  3. Which bus companies service the Wilmington to New York City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from BBBus.com, FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus, CoachRun.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Wilmington to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to New York City at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 20:15.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to New York City?

    A bus trip from Wilmington to New York City produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Wilmington to New York City?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3169 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to New York City?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Wilmington to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
13/12
R 761
14/12
R 502
Today
R 502
16/12
R 502
17/12
R 502
18/12
R 502
19/12
R 502
20/12
R 502
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to New York City was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 502

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 R 502 to R 1 764 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 R 502, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually FlixBus, 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.

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