How far is Wilmington from Newark by coach?

The journey from Newark to Wilmington by coach covers an approximate distance of 101 miles (163 km).

Is there a way to reach Wilmington from Newark without a car?

You can reach Wilmington from Newark by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Newark to Wilmington from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:35	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	16:45	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	13:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Newark Penn Station	3h 55m	11:00	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	14:35	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	16:45	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	09:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	13:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	14:35	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	16:45	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	09:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	13:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:35	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	16:45	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
Bus	09:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	13:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Newark Penn Station	3h 55m	11:00	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:20	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	02:45	Newark (DE)	Cheapest
Bus	14:35	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	16:45	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	09:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:05	Newark Penn Station	3h 55m	11:00	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags
Bus	10:00	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	13:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	14:35	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	16:45	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	09:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	13:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Wilmington on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	01:35	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	14:35	Newark Penn Station	2h 10m	16:45	Newark (DE)	Fastest
Bus	09:10	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	11:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:20	Newark Penn Station	2h 25m	02:45	Newark (DE)	No tags
Bus	10:00	Newark Penn Station	3h 35m	13:35	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:02 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2h 25mAverage duration

101 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£21 - £115	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £474	Average duration1h 32m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Wilmington?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £21

Greyhound Newark Wilmington recent customer reviews

The bus was 40 minutes late.

Pierre M T.

8 July 2017

No comments

Betty A.

29 June 2017

The bus always arrive later than 8:25pm at newark, nj

sybil J.

25 February 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,393 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

La Cubana Xpress

Coach USA

4/5160 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE

How far is Wilmington from Newark by coach?
The journey from Newark to Wilmington by coach covers an approximate distance of 101 miles (163 km).
Is there a way to reach Wilmington from Newark without a car?
You can reach Wilmington from Newark by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£21

20/11

£23

Today

£29

22/11

£29

23/11

£27

24/11

£26

25/11

£30

26/11

£47

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

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

You can expect to pay from £21 to £75 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £26, which is on 2025-11-24.

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.