How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Washington start from $29. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Washington?

The average bus travel time from Wilmington to Washington is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 125 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Wilmington to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Washington at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Washington?

A bus trip from Wilmington to Washington generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Wilmington to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Washington?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Wilmington to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Wilmington to Washington from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Washington on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	2h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	1h 55m	4:45am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 40m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	2h 30m	5:20am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 35m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Washington on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	1h 55m	4:45am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	2h 40m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	4:50pm	Newark (DE)	2h 10m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	4h 35m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	4h 25m	5:15pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 hour 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38train per day

1h 34mAverage Duration

157 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $91	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $496	Average Duration1h 34m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Washington?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,501 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87412 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 $31

Greyhound Wilmington Washington recent customer reviews

Going to Wilmington was so awful I did not use my return ticket. Wasted $25. My 1:00 bus on Friday was cancelled was supposedly notified by email. Must've been phantom. Will not use again. Bad experience.

Brenda R.

December 16, 2019

Very pleasant and comfortable

Monica B.

January 21, 2022

OurBus

4/53,168 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US 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 Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Washington start from $29. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Washington?
The average bus travel time from Wilmington to Washington is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 125 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Wilmington to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Washington at 2:50am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Washington?
A bus trip from Wilmington to Washington generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Wilmington to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Wilmington to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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

11-30

$40

12-01

$31

Today

$31

12-03

$29

12-04

$23

12-05

$23

12-06

$24

12-07

$25

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $23

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $66 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-12-05.

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.