Find coaches from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures from Wilmington to Washington on 25 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
Union StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Wilmington Bus Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Wilmington Bus Station
Union StationNo tags

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Bus Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$61
Average bus trip duration9h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure07:40
Distance324 miles
Latest bus departure16:10

Wilmington to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, NC - Washington, DC, US

  1. What's the distance between Wilmington and Washington by coach?

    The journey from Wilmington to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 324 miles (523 km).

  2. How can I travel from Wilmington to Washington avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Wilmington to Washington without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

Best price found
22/09
US$67
23/09
No data
Today
US$58
25/09
US$44
26/09
No data
27/09
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28/09
US$50
29/09
US$54
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 25 Sept 2025 with a price of US$44

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

You can expect to pay from US$44 to US$167 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$44, which is on 2025-09-25.

Usually Amtrak 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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 Wilmington and Washington!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Wilmington to Washington, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to Washington will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Wilmington to Washington.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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