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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €68 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 €68, while a flight costs an average of €511.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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€171 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest | €511 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m 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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Compare ways to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average €171.
A bus is €443 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average €511.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around €171 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€102. The journey takes 8h 5m versus 6h 12m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 AM 10h20 Wilmington, DE 12:45 PM Raleigh, NC €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:25 AM 10h20 Wilmington, DE 12:45 PM Raleigh, NC €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 PM 9h40 Wilmington, DE 3:30 AM Raleigh, NC €62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:25 AM 10h20 Wilmington, DE 11:45 AM Raleigh, NC €75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average €171.
A bus is €443 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average €511.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wilmington, DE and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, CitizenPlane, Spirit Airlines, Avelo Airlines, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with American Airlines, psa airlines, CitizenPlane, Avelo Airlines, piedmont airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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