Find coaches from Wilmington, NC to New York City

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Next departures from Wilmington to New York City on 20 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)Cheapest
Amtrak
Wilmington Bus Station
Penn Station, Moynihan Train HallFastest
Amtrak
Wilmington Bus Station
Penn Station, Moynihan Train HallNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

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Bus Wilmington, NC to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$118
Average bus trip duration17h 40m
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure07:40
Distance494 miles
Latest bus departure16:10

Wilmington to New York City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, NC - New York City

  1. How far is New York City from Wilmington by coach?

    The journey from Wilmington to New York City by coach covers an approximate distance of 496 miles (799 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach New York City from Wilmington without flying?

    To travel from Wilmington to New York City without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
16/09
US$97
17/09
US$99
Today
US$111
19/09
US$119
20/09
US$117
21/09
US$124
22/09
US$110
23/09
US$94
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, NC to New York City was searched and found on 23 Sept 2025 with a price of US$94

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 US$94 to US$453 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 US$94, which is on 2025-09-23.

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 New York City!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Wilmington to New York City, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Wilmington to New York City will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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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