How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to New York City start from $81. The average price for this route is around $134. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Wilmington to New York City?

The average bus trip duration from Wilmington to New York City is 17h 50m, covering a distance of 497 miles (801 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 8m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Wilmington to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Wilmington to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to New York City at 7:40am. And the latest bus departs at 4:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to New York City?

A bus trip from Wilmington to New York City generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Wilmington to New York City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to New York City?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Wilmington to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Wilmington to New York City from $76 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	18h 25m	10:35am	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
	9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	14h 8m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	14h 8m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	2:50pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 45m	6:35am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 25m	7:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 40m	7:50am	Chinatown	Cheapest
	9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	14h 8m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	9:15am	Wilmington Bus Station	14h 8m	11:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	16h 5m	11:45pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:40am	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	16h 10m	11:50pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:25 PM EST.

Get from Wilmington to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

17h 50mAverage Duration

497 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and New York City?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop
505 Cando St, Wilmington, NC 28405

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,428 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

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, NC to New York City by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to New York City start from $81. The average price for this route is around $134. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Wilmington to New York City?
The average bus trip duration from Wilmington to New York City is 17h 50m, covering a distance of 497 miles (801 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 8m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Wilmington to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Wilmington to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to New York City at 7:40am. And the latest bus departs at 4:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to New York City?
A bus trip from Wilmington to New York City generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Wilmington to New York City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to New York City?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Wilmington to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12/10

$128

12/11

$134

Today

$145

12/13

$107

12/14

$98

12/15

No data

12/16

No data

12/17

$99

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to New York City was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $98

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $98 to $526 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-12-14.