What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Wilmington?

Raleigh and Wilmington are 111 miles (179 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Raleigh to Wilmington start their journey at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Raleigh to Wilmington from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Wilmington on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	CheapestFastest
	3:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 15m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:20am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 50m	2:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Wilmington on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 15m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:20am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 50m	2:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Wilmington on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	CheapestFastest
	3:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 15m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:20am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 50m	2:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Wilmington on September 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 15m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:20am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 50m	2:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Wilmington on September 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 15m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:20am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 50m	2:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Wilmington on September 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	3h 15m	7:05am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Cheapest
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:20am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 50m	2:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags
	12:05pm	Raleigh Bus Station	2h 50m	2:55pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Wilmington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $83	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$87 - $87	Average Duration8h 24m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Wilmington, NC: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33

Average bus trip duration3h 15m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure3:50am

Distance116 miles (186 km)

Latest bus departure12:05pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,230 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

Greyhound Raleigh Wilmington recent customer reviews

The AC did not work. The bus had to cone back to Raleigh. We had to wait for the AC to get fix or get another bus. When a lady asked the drive about what was being done. He yelled at her. She got upset and yelled back at him. He then told her she will not be riding the bus. To find another way of getting to her destination. My daughter called Raleigh greyhound station to see if I was on the bus. My daughter was told I didn't purchases a bus ticket and I was not on the bus. My daughter called the Raleigh police department to have them check and make sure me and the other passengers was ok! A 3 hours trip took 5 hours to get to Wilmington, NC from Raleigh, NC! I will never ride greyhound bus again. And I plan on letting everyone I know on social media know about my bad experience I had with greyhound!

Sharon S.

August 31, 2016

Bus smelled like piss—and the odor wasn’t coming from the toilet.

Michael S.

October 3, 2023

Provides Good service. I enjoy traveling with Greyhound

Roland S.

April 10, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,367 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 Raleigh Wilmington recent customer reviews

The AC did not work. The bus had to cone back to Raleigh. We had to wait for the AC to get fix or get another bus. When a lady asked the drive about what was being done. He yelled at her. She got upset and yelled back at him. He then told her she will not be riding the bus. To find another way of getting to her destination. My daughter called Raleigh greyhound station to see if I was on the bus. My daughter was told I didn't purchases a bus ticket and I was not on the bus. My daughter called the Raleigh police department to have them check and make sure me and the other passengers was ok! A 3 hours trip took 5 hours to get to Wilmington, NC from Raleigh, NC! I will never ride greyhound bus again. And I plan on letting everyone I know on social media know about my bad experience I had with greyhound!

Sharon S.

August 31, 2016

Bus smelled like piss—and the odor wasn’t coming from the toilet.

Michael S.

October 3, 2023

Provides Good service. I enjoy traveling with Greyhound

Roland S.

April 10, 2018

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Raleigh to Wilmington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Wilmington?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Wilmington

A - Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Wilmington, NC

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

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

Best price found

09/01

$36

09/02

$32

Today

$30

09/04

$28

09/05

$28

09/06

$25

09/07

$25

09/08

$22

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on Sep 8, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $36 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Wilmington, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-09-08.

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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Raleigh and Wilmington!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Raleigh to Wilmington, 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 Raleigh to Wilmington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Wilmington, NC?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 15m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 24m	Avg Price$87	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Raleigh to Wilmington, NC

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Bus Raleigh to Wilmington, NC: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Raleigh Wilmington recent customer reviews

Greyhound Raleigh Wilmington recent customer reviews

Raleigh to Wilmington Bus

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Wilmington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Wilmington, NC

What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Wilmington?

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

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