What is the distance between Wilmington and Durham?

The distance between the two cities is 131 miles (211 km).

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

If you're headed to Durham from Wilmington, chances are that your bus will depart from Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hall Hill Farm, Walworth Castle, Beamish - the North of England Open Air Museum, Crook Hall and Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Centre & Museum.

Bus Wilmington to Durham from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Wilmington to Durham on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	6h 30m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	8h 35m	12:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	6h 30m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	8h 35m	12:45am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	6h 20m	2:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Get from Wilmington to Durham

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

134 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Durham?

Stops in Wilmington

A - Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, NC to Durham, NC, US by bus

What is the distance between Wilmington and Durham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Wilmington to Durham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

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The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $59

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 Durham, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $106 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-11-18.