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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 prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 34m. 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 $58, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration Fastest 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average $144 (€118).
A bus is $221 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
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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.
· 8:10 PM8h30Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French4:40 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$871One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 8:10 PM8h30Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French4:40 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$871One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- · 8:10 PM8h30Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French4:40 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$871One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 65 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian4:49 AM14h18Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$1371One-way1 transfer
- 79 Carolinian9:26 AM9h41Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$1751One-way0 transfers
- 103 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian10:46 AM8h55Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$2101One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+11:20 AM10h00Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French9:20 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$991One-way1 transfer
- · 1:50 PM9h40Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French11:30 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$1031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+8:10 PM11h35Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French7:45 AMRaleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC$1051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average $144 (€118).
A bus is $221 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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