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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world's great art museums, with vast collections spanning ancient to modern art. A top priority for first-time visitors and repeat museum-goers alike.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 9 buses that leave Wilmington, DE for New York, NY on Sun, Jun 14, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577



GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $450 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 New York, NY:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY costing on average $43 (€35).
A train is $415 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY costing on average $450 (€365).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
Flight takes on average 7h 43m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€19). The journey takes 2h 10m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, DE to New York, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 7:40 PM Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE | 3h00 | 10:40 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
![]() | 3:30 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h05 | 6:35 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h10 | 9:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 9:40 AM Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE | 2h20 | 12:00 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h30 | 1:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 4h10 | 2:10 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 2h20 | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 2h15 | 7:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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One of the world's great art museums, with vast collections spanning ancient to modern art. A top priority for first-time visitors and repeat museum-goers alike.
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Classic Manhattan steakhouse with historic interiors, excellent chops, and a traditional fine-dining New York feel.
Historic Lower East Side deli famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and classic old New York atmosphere.
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