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

The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to New York City start from $70. The average price for this route is around $123. 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 18h, covering a distance of 503 miles (812 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 17 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 5597 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 $77 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to New York City on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:50pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 45m	6:35am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 5m	7:15am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 25m	7:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	17h 50m	10:00am	GW Bridge	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:10pm	Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)	15h 40m	7:50am	Chinatown	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:29 PM EST.

Get from Wilmington to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

18hAverage Duration

503 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

3.5/587,410 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

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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 $70. The average price for this route is around $123. 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 18h, covering a distance of 503 miles (812 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 17 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 5597 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

11/29

$227

11/30

$227

Today

$158

12/02

No data

12/03

$90

12/04

$77

12/05

$92

12/06

No data

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to New York City was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $77

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 $77 to $383 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 $77 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.