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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC
Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€74
Fastest journey
13 h 20 m
Average duration
14 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
797 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
It's difficult to get from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC without transferring at least once.
· 7:30 PM13h20Newark, Penn Station8:50 AMWilmington, Forden Station€701One-way1 transfer- · 1:50 AM16h00Newark, Penn Station5:50 PMWilmington, Forden Station€701One-way1 transfer
- · 11:10 PM15h15Newark, Penn Station2:25 PMWilmington, Forden Station€801One-way1 transfer
- · 7:30 PM13h20Newark, Penn Station8:50 AMWilmington, Forden Station€701One-way1 transfer
- · 11:10 PM15h15Newark, Penn Station2:25 PMWilmington, Forden Station€801One-way1 transfer
- · 1:50 AM16h00Newark, Penn Station5:50 PMWilmington, Forden Station€701One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €82. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, and a flight costs an average of €189.
Distance: 495 miles (797 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€106 Average price Cheapest | €192 Average price | €254 Average price |
15h 52m Average total duration 15h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC:
A bus is €86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC costing on average €192.
A bus is €148 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC costing on average €254.
Other travel options to Wilmington, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 17m.
Bus takes on average 15h 22m.
Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €80 |
Live departures
Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| · | 1:50 AM Newark, Penn Station | 16h00 | 5:50 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 1 transfer | |
| · | 7:30 PM Newark, Penn Station | 13h20 | 8:50 AM Wilmington, Forden Station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC
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Buses from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €82 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:19, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 495 miles (797 km) distance in 14h 25m.
Distance 495 miles (797 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €82 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 25m |
First bus 6:19 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
FAQs: Bus from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC
Most Newark, NJ to Wilmington, NC buses use the Newark, Penn Station to Wilmington, Forden Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Newark, NJ and Wilmington, NC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Newark, Penn Station from Newark city centre
Getting to Wilmington, Forden Station from Wilmington city centre
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