How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Durham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Durham start from $94. The average price for this route is around $142. 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 Wilmington to Durham?

The average bus travel time from Wilmington to Durham is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 494 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Durham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Durham at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.

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

A bus trip from Wilmington to Durham 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 Wilmington to Durham?

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 11504 reviews.

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

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 Wilmington to Durham?

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 Wilmington to Durham?

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 Wilmington to Durham from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Durham on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	11h	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:20am	Delaware Rest Stop S	13h 45m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:45pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	18h 40m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Durham on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	8h 20m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:20am	Delaware Rest Stop S	10h 40m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Durham on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	9h 35m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	8h 20m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:20am	Delaware Rest Stop S	10h 40m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Durham on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	9h 35m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:20am	Delaware Rest Stop S	10h 40m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Durham on December 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	11h 20m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	8h 20m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	9h 35m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Durham on December 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	11h 5m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	8h 20m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	10h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	11h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	9h 35m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:15 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Durham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 9 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 2mAverage Duration

510 kmDistance

46kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$94 - $389	Average Duration11h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$121 - $340	Average Duration9h 2m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Durham?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,631 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,435 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Durham, NC, US 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 Wilmington to Durham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Durham start from $94. The average price for this route is around $142. 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 Wilmington to Durham?
The average bus travel time from Wilmington to Durham is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 494 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Durham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Wilmington to Durham?
The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Durham at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Durham?
A bus trip from Wilmington to Durham 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 Wilmington to Durham?
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 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Durham?
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 Wilmington to Durham?
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 Wilmington to Durham?
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.

Best price found

12-15

$111

12-16

No data

Today

$199

12-18

$117

12-19

$118

12-20

$152

12-21

$174

12-22

$136

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $111

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 Durham, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $111 to $264 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-12-18.