What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Newark?

The distance between Wilmington and Newark is around 163 km (101 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Newark?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington, and end it at Penn Station, in Newark.

Bus Wilmington to Newark from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	3h 35m	8:35pm	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 5m	2:50pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	2h 35m	5:10am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	3h 35m	8:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	Newark (DE)	2h 30m	5:25am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 5m	2:50pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	3h 35m	8:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 5m	2:50pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Newark (DE)	2h 30m	5:25am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	3h 35m	8:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 5m	2:50pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	2h 35m	5:10am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	3h 35m	8:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	2h 35m	5:10am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 5m	2:50pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	3h 35m	8:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 5m	2:50pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	2h 35m	5:10am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	3h 35m	8:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Newark on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 5m	2:50pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	2:35am	Newark (DE)	2h 35m	5:10am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Wilmington Bus Station	3h 35m	8:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:18 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

180 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $118	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $606	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87378 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $37

Greyhound Wilmington Newark recent customer reviews

Very good!

Maressa S.

January 25, 2020

The best bus to travel with

Mary K.

May 26, 2019

Not bad

Titilayo S.

March 30, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,350 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

BBBus.com

3/5125 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi2.2

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Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Newark?

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ by bus

What is the travel distance from Wilmington to Newark?
The distance between Wilmington and Newark is around 163 km (101 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Newark?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington, and end it at Penn Station, in Newark.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$71

11-16

$45

Today

$52

11-18

$44

11-19

$44

11-20

$44

11-21

$49

11-22

$55

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $95 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Greyhound 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.