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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€80
Fastest journey
11 h 3 m
Average duration
11 h 3 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC will cost around €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cary, NC for Wilmington, NC on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 11 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 3 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 11 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:47 PM11h03Cary, NC12:50 AMWilmington, NC€801One-way0 transfers
- 1:47 PM11h03Cary, NC12:50 AMWilmington, NC€801One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €79. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €79, and a flight costs an average of €254.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€80 Average price Cheapest | €344 Average price | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC:
A bus is €264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC costing on average €344.
Other travel options to Wilmington, NC take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 22m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:47PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 10h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €79 |
Live departures
Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:47 PM Cary, NC | 11h03 | 12:50 AM Wilmington, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC
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Buses from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €79 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:40, the last at 16:10. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 10h 33m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €79 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 33m |
First bus 7:40 AM |
Last bus 4:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wilmington, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular bus stations from Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC
Most Cary, NC to Wilmington, NC buses use the Raleigh, Bus Station to Wilmington, Forden Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Cary, NC and Wilmington, NC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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