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Compare train, bus, and flight for Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $627.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$195 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $627 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $111 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $195 (€164).
A bus is $542 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $627 (€525).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
Tickets start at around $195 (€164) compared to roughly $83 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$111 (-€93). The journey takes 7h 47m versus 6h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:30 PM11h50Raleigh, NC8:20 AMWilmington, DE$871One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 PM11h50Raleigh, NC8:20 AMWilmington, DE$871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:30 PM11h50Raleigh, NC8:20 AMWilmington, DE$871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:30 PM11h50Raleigh, NC7:20 AMWilmington, DE$921One-way0 transfers
8:15 PM14h40Raleigh, NC10:55 AMWilmington, DE$1021One-way0 transfers- 2:45 PM14h50Raleigh, NC5:35 AMWilmington, DE$1081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $111 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $195 (€164).
A bus is $542 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $627 (€525).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Wilmington, DE as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Wilmington, DE by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Wilmington, DE by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines, Avelo Airlines, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to Wilmington, DE by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, CitizenPlane, Avelo Airlines, psa airlines.
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