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Wilson County Historical Museum
Compact local history museum interpreting Wilson County's past through exhibits, artifacts, and community stories.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$96
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$96
Fastest journey on Sep 20
8 h 57 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
8 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Wilson, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Wilson, NC will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from New York, NY to Wilson, NC, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 652 km distance in an average of 8 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 57 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 8 h 57 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 flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Wilson, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $150 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $150, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 405 miles (652 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$245 Average price | $534 Average price | $150 Average price Cheapest |
9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Wilson, NC:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Wilson, NC costing on average $245.
A bus is $384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Wilson, NC costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Wilson, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 29m.
Bus takes on average 11h 18m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Wilson, NC trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:02 AM New York, NY | 11h28 | 9:30 PM Wilson, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:04 AM New York, NY | 10h46 | 9:50 PM Wilson, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:04 PM New York, NY | 9h59 | 10:03 PM Wilson, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from New York, NY to Wilson, NC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $110 but you can travel from only $77 by flight.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:29, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 405 miles (652 km) distance in 7h 53m.
Distance 405 miles (652 km) |
Average train duration 9h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 53m |
First train 2:29 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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Discover the best of Wilson, NC — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wilson, NC trip today.
Compact local history museum interpreting Wilson County's past through exhibits, artifacts, and community stories.
Art center and gallery presenting regional exhibitions, classes, and community arts programming in downtown Wilson.
Focused museum preserving the story of Freeman Round House and African American business and cultural life in Wilson.
Revitalized downtown district with historic buildings, shops, public art, and an easy walk to key cultural attractions.
Well-kept botanical and park setting with themed gardens, walking paths, and seasonal color in a quiet local area.
Popular public park with trails, sports facilities, and open green space for a relaxed break close to central Wilson.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Wilson, NC by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wilson, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Wilson, NC trains use the Penn Station to Wilson Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Wilson, NC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
Wilson Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Wilson Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wilson Station.
Available at Wilson Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wilson Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilson Station: Ramps.
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