How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Washington?

The cheapest coach tickets from Wilmington to Washington start from £18. The average price for this route is around £22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Wilmington to Washington?

The average bus journey time from Wilmington to Washington is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 86 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Wilmington to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Washington at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 21:25.

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

A bus journey from Wilmington to Washington produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Wilmington to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Wilmington to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Wilmington to Washington from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Washington on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:30	Newark (DE)	2h	21:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	21:25	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 25m	23:50	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	21:25	Wilmington Bus Station	10h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Washington on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:25	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 25m	23:50	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	1h 55m	04:45	Union Station	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	2h 10m	10:50	Stadium-Armory Metro	No tags
Bus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 40m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	2h	16:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Washington on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Newark (DE)	2h	21:30	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:50	Newark (DE)	1h 55m	04:45	Union Station	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	2h 10m	10:50	Stadium-Armory Metro	No tags
Bus	11:45	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 40m	14:25	Union Station	No tags
Bus	14:00	Newark (DE)	2h	16:00	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

2h 30mAverage duration

86 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£18 - £42	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £458	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

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87407 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 £19

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.

16 December 2019

Very pleasant and comfortable

Monica B.

21 January 2022

OurBus

4/53,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Washington?
The cheapest coach tickets from Wilmington to Washington start from £18. The average price for this route is around £22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Wilmington to Washington?
The average bus journey time from Wilmington to Washington is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 86 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Wilmington to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Washington at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 21:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Washington?
A bus journey from Wilmington to Washington produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Wilmington to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Wilmington to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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

26/11

£20

27/11

£18

Today

£20

29/11

£19

30/11

£20

01/12

£15

02/12

£14

03/12

£13

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £13

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 £13 to £50 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 £13, which is on 2025-12-03.

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.