How do I get from Boston to Wilmington without flying?

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

How long is the bus ride from Boston to Wilmington?

The travel time from Boston to Wilmington is about 10h 35m, although the fastest bus will take 8h 20m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 297 miles (478 km) that separate the two cities.

How far is Boston from Wilmington?

Boston and Wilmington are 297 miles (478 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Wilmington?

Most of the buses traveling from Boston to Wilmington leave from South Station and arrive at Wilmington Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Boston to Wilmington?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Boston to Wilmington by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $39.

How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Wilmington cost?

The bus ticket costs $53 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $39 and $140, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Boston (MA), US to Wilmington (DE) Bus Tickets

TomorrowMay 20

from $60

WedMay 21

from $52

ThuMay 22

from $54

FriMay 23

from $53

SatMay 24

SunMay 25

from $81

MonMay 26

from $85

TueMay 27

from $54

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 20 at 10:45am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: May 20 at 9:20pm
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 35m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 20 at 4:45pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: May 21 at 1:35am
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 50m
Departure time: May 20 at 2:15am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: May 20 at 11:35am
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 20m
Departure time: May 20 at 1:30am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston
Arrival time: May 20 at 11:35am
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 5m
Departure time: May 20 at 4:45pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: May 21 at 1:35am
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 50m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Wilmington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $140	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$46 - $683	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Boston to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

62train per day

6h 15mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest ticket

42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston to Wilmington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53

Average bus trip duration10h 35m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance296 miles (476 km)

Latest bus departure8:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/586,991 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Boston Wilmington recent customer reviews

Bus from Boston to Wilmington with a stop at nyc. Bus to nyc was late by 1.5 hr, missed my transfer to Wilmington so I had to change my bus to go to Philly instead. They told me to go to Wilmington I’d have to change another bus and arrive the next day at 9am. First and last time I’ll ever take greyhound.

Jennifer C.

August 9, 2019

They need to follow up the connecting busses today I had a terrible journey with greyhound

Kalyan Chakrvarthy A.

September 28, 2017

The greyhound driver mr reed that drove from NYC port authority 7am bus to Pennsylvania was very nasty and rude to me and other customers. I had a 4 hour layover at the port authority and to get on this man bus after he was rude was a very bad look for greyhound company. I told him I was filing a formal complaint and he said he doesn't care. When we got to Philadelphia he had the audacity to stick his middle finger up to me. I've never experienced this type of behavior and I will make sure I complain to greyhound about this.

Shaontae W.

August 29, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/58,679 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,057 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

With about 1 daily trips between Boston and Wilmington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Go Buses

4/51,512 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3

Go Buses is a great option for those looking for a safe, quick, efficient and comfortable way to travel the Northeast of the US. Although the company does not reschedule or cancel tickets, they are a good choice if you're set on your travel plans and looking for a way to get around Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Massachusets, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island. They offer free WiFi, clean bathrooms, power outlets, and reading lights and pride themselves on their friendly, helpful staff.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Los Limousines, Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Boston to Wilmington Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Boston to Wilmington, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Wilmington?

Stops in Boston

A - South Station

B - Back Bay Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston - Wilmington

How do I get from Boston to Wilmington without flying?
How long is the bus ride from Boston to Wilmington?
How far is Boston from Wilmington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Wilmington?
What is the cheapest way to travel from Boston to Wilmington?
How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Wilmington cost?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/17

$45

05/18

$117

Today

$72

05/20

$60

05/21

$58

05/22

$54

05/23

$54

05/24

$50

The cheapest trip from Boston to Wilmington was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $149 for a bus ticket from Boston to Wilmington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-05-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Boston to Wilmington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Boston to Wilmington.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Boston to Wilmington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Boston to Wilmington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston to Wilmington?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 35m	Avg Price$53	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 15m	Avg Price$127	Daily Departures62

Will you be returning to Boston by bus?

Bus from Boston to Wilmington

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Bus Boston to Wilmington: Trip Overview

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Boston to Wilmington Bus

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Wilmington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston - Wilmington

How do I get from Boston to Wilmington without flying?

How long is the bus ride from Boston to Wilmington?

How far is Boston from Wilmington?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Wilmington?

What is the cheapest way to travel from Boston to Wilmington?

How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Wilmington cost?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston to Wilmington?

Will you be returning to Boston by bus?

You can also go to Wilmington by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

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