How to travel from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE

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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 prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $83.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE

How to get from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBus
02:55AM8h00
Raleigh, NC
10:55AMWilmington, DE
$731One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:55AM8h00
Raleigh, NC
10:55AMWilmington, DE
$731One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:55AM8h00
Raleigh, NC
10:55AMWilmington, DE
$731One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:15PM14h40
Raleigh, NC
10:55AMWilmington, DE
$961One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:30PM11h50
Raleigh, NC
08:20AMWilmington, DE
$1851One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE

Travel to Wilmington, DE easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE.

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There are 3 options to travel between Raleigh, NC and Wilmington, DE including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE is a flight with an average price of $22 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE:

A flight is $43 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $65 (€51).

A flight is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $83 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, GoRaleigh to go to Wilmington, DE by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Wilmington, DE by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Raleigh, NC to Wilmington, DE often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, New Carrollton, MD, Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wilmington, DE and these popular destinations at a great price.
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