The cheapest and fastest coaches from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 9 buses that leave Wilmington, DE for New York, NY every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-1285779:402h20Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE12:00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street£231One-way0 changes
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310019:403h00Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE22:40New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street£231One-way0 changes
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 76725518:402h20Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE21:00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street£231One-way0 changes
3:303h05Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French6:35New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY£311One-way0 changes
6:003h10Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French9:10New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY£311One-way0 changes
17:002h15Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French19:15New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY£371One-way0 changes
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-1285779:402h20Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE12:00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street£231One-way0 changes
10:452h20Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French13:05New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY£361One-way0 changes
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 76725518:402h20Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE21:00New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street£231One-way0 changes
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-176310019:403h00Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE22:40New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Wilmington, DE to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 169 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £331 Average Price |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Wilmington, DE to New York, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, DE to New York, NY coaches for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+ FlixBus | 10:00 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h30 | 13:30 New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 1 change | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 4h10 | 14:10 New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:45 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 2h20 | 13:05 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 2h15 | 19:15 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100 | 19:40 Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE | 3h00 | 22:40 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:30 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h05 | 6:35 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:00 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h10 | 9:10 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY
Buses from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 169 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 169 km |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus from Wilmington, DE to New York, NYYou can travel by bus between Wilmington, DE to New York, NY with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Wilmington, DE to New York, NY coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wilmington, DE and New York, NY
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
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