What is the distance between Wilmington and Washington?

Wilmington and Washington are 158 km (98 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Washington?

Buses departing from Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Bus Wilmington to Washington from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Washington on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	1h 55m	4:45am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 40m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	2h	4:00pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 35m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 25m	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Washington on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	2h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	1h 55m	4:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 40m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	2h	4:00pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 35m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

157 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $79	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $481	Average Duration1h 34m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Washington?

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 Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,405 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87388 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $35

Greyhound Wilmington Washington recent customer reviews

Going to Wilmington was so awful I did not use my return ticket. Wasted $25. My 1:00 bus on Friday was cancelled was supposedly notified by email. Must've been phantom. Will not use again. Bad experience.

Brenda R.

December 16, 2019

Very pleasant and comfortable

Monica B.

January 21, 2022

OurBus

4/53,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Wilmington and Washington?
Wilmington and Washington are 158 km (98 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Washington?
Buses departing from Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$33

11-21

$40

Today

$40

11-23

$42

11-24

$32

11-25

$32

11-26

$35

11-27

$33

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $32

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $61 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.