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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
18 h 35 m
Average duration
18 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
679 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Harrisburg, PA 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 Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
Of the 1 buses that leave Harrisburg, PA for Wilmington, NC on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 679 km distance in an average of 18 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 35 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 18 h 35 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.
5:30 PM18h35Harrisburg, PA12:05 PMWilmington, NC$1781One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM18h35Harrisburg, PA12:05 PMWilmington, NC$1781One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $146. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $146, and a flight costs an average of $434.
Distance: 421 miles (679 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$188 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $456 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 11m Average total duration 19h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC:
A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC costing on average $266 (€211).
A bus is $267 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC costing on average $456 (€363).
Other travel options to Wilmington, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 59m.
Bus takes on average 19h 41m.
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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.
Live departures
Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 PM Harrisburg, PA | 18h35 | 12:05 PM Wilmington, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC
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Buses from Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC run on average 4 times per day, taking around 19h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $146 (€116) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 421 miles (679 km) distance in 18h 35m.
Distance 421 miles (679 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $146 (€116) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 18h 35m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Bus from Harrisburg, PA to Wilmington, NC
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