How to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC

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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 38m. 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 $51, and a train costs an average of $67.

Distance: 322 miles (519 km)

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$147

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8h 36m

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The cheapest way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of $83 (€66).

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

A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average $147 (€117).

A bus is $182 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average $265 (€211).

The fastest way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 38m.

Train takes on average 8h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Wilmington, DE and Raleigh, NC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users.

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from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC

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

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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.

  • Greyhound
    2:25 AM10h35
    Wilmington, DE
    1:00 PMRaleigh, NC
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Greyhound
    2:25 AM10h35
    Wilmington, DE
    1:00 PMRaleigh, NC
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    6:50 PM9h40
    Wilmington, DE
    4:30 AMRaleigh, NC
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC

Travel to Raleigh, NC 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 Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Wilmington, DE and Raleigh, NC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of $83 (€66).

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

A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average $147 (€117).

A bus is $182 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average $265 (€211).

The fastest way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 38m.

Train takes on average 8h 6m.

The distance from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is approximately 322 miles (519 km).
The average frequency per day from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wilmington, DE and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC:
  • Trains mostly depart from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
  • Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Charlotte, NC, Greensboro, NC, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Raleigh, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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