- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
€88
Average price
€102
Fastest journey
13 h 30 m
Average duration
14 h 39 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
801 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Wilmington, NC 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, NC to New York, NY will cost around €102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €88.
It's difficult to get from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Wilmington, NC to New York, NY run on average 14 times per day, taking around 13h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €74 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:59, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 497 miles (801 km) distance in 15h 25m.
Distance 497 miles (801 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €74 |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 15h 25m |
First bus 5:59 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €83 |
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, NC to New York, NY buses for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 9:10 AM Wilmington, Forden Station | 14h45 | 11:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 9:10 AM Wilmington, Forden Station | 14h40 | 11:50 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · | 9:10 AM Wilmington, Forden Station | 15h40 | 12:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· | 3:05 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 15h40 | 6:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 3:05 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 18h00 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 3:05 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 16h30 | 7:35 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ · | 6:20 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 15h40 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 17h10 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 15h30 | 9:50 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 6:20 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 13h30 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 6:20 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 14h50 | 9:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 26h05 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 16h35 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 6:20 PM Wilmington, Forden Station | 17h15 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
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Most Wilmington, NC to New York, NY buses use the Wilmington, Forden Station to New York, Port Authority Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.. Use this guide to compare Wilmington, NC and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
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