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Fri8 Aug
from US$26
Sat9 Aug
from US$26
Sun10 Aug
from US$26
Mon11 Aug
from US$24
Tue12 Aug
from US$24
Wed13 Aug
from US$24
Thu14 Aug
from US$24
Fri15 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Newark (DE)
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Newark (DE)
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Bus Station
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 9 August at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Newark (DE)
    Arrival time: 9 August at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Washington

Bus
Average priceUS$23 - US$54Average duration2h 25m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$13 - US$461Average duration1h 36m
14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Wilmington to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 hour 36 minutes and with fares starting at just US$13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26train per day
1h 36mAverage duration
US$13Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration2h 25m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure02:50
Distance86 miles
Latest bus departure21:25

Wilmington to Washington Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Wilmington to Washington.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Wilmington to Washington from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from Wilmington, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington, DE - Washington, DC, US

  1. What's the distance between Wilmington and Washington by coach?

    The journey from Wilmington to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 98 miles (158 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Wilmington to Washington without a car?

    You can reach Washington from Wilmington by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/08
US$20
05/08
US$17
Today
US$18
07/08
US$17
08/08
US$19
09/08
US$18
10/08
US$18
11/08
US$16
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 11 Aug 2025 with a price of US$16

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 US$16 to US$33 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 US$16, which is on 2025-08-11.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Wilmington to Washington.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Wilmington to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Washington, DC, US by train

Train from Wilmington, DE to Washington, DC, US

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