Bus Tickets from Wilmington, NC to Charlotte, NC

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Next departures for Wilmington to Charlotte on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
Charlotte Bus StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Wilmington Bus Station
Amtrak StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
Charlotte Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
Charlotte Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Wilmington Bus Station
Amtrak StationNo tags

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Bus Wilmington, NC to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$43
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure7:40am
Distance293 km
Latest bus departure4:10pm

Wilmington to Charlotte Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, NC - Charlotte, NC

  1. What is the distance between Wilmington and Charlotte?

    The distance between Wilmington and Charlotte is approximately 284 km (176 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Charlotte?

    Buses departing from Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop in Wilmington will take you to Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-01
US$41
10-02
US$41
Today
US$49
10-04
US$40
10-05
US$34
10-06
No data
10-07
US$32
10-08
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$32

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$546 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32 which is on 2025-10-07.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Wilmington and Charlotte!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Wilmington to Charlotte, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Wilmington to Charlotte that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Wilmington to Charlotte, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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