The cheapest and fastest coaches from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
6
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 £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
Of the 6 buses that leave Wilmington, DE for New York, NY every day 6 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 38 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 10 m 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.


SUPERIOR TOURS INC DOT# 658588 MC# 308952


SUPERIOR TOURS INC DOT# 658588 MC# 308952


Travel Information
Compare coach, train 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 coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £159.
Distance: 169 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price | £279 Average Price |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 9h 49m 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 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:00 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h25 | 18:25 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:45 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 2h20 | 18:05 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:00 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 2h15 | 00:15 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
![]() | 08:30 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h05 | 11:35 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h10 | 14:10 New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
SUPERIOR TOURS INC DOT# 658588 MC# 308952 | 14:40 Newark, Christiana Mall (Mall Parking Lot Section D3), DE | 2h20 | 17:00 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 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 6 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
There are 6 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 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus, Rockledge Bus from Wilmington, DE to New York, NYYou can travel by bus between Wilmington, DE to New York, NY with Greyhound, Infobus, FlixBus, Rockledge Bus for as low as £14. 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.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wilmington, DE and New York, NY
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 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
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