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The Walters Art Museum
Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient to 19th-century works, known for its strong European, Asian, and medieval holdings.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilmington, DE to Baltimore, MD will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 3 buses that leave Wilmington, DE for Baltimore, MD on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, DE to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington, DE to Baltimore, MD:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wilmington, DE to Baltimore, MD costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
You'll arrive about -1h -21m sooner (1h 39m by bus vs 1h 18m by car) and save roughly $-4.60 (€-3.71) compared to fuel and tolls ($24 (€19) vs $19 (€16)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, DE to Baltimore, MD buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:25 PM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 1h15 | 10:40 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 11:20 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 1h25 | 12:45 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 2h20 | 4:10 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Wilmington, DE to Baltimore, MD run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 1:55 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient to 19th-century works, known for its strong European, Asian, and medieval holdings.
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Popular hilltop park with one of the city’s best skyline views, especially favored for sunset photos and social media shots.
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Moderate by U.S. city standards. Casual dining is affordable, but hotels, parking, and upscale dining can add up.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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