- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Vast museum spanning ancient to modern art, with standout collections from Egypt, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£26
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£29
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
2 h 43 m
Buses on 21 Oct
4
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 £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 4 buses from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 169 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 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.








Buses from Wilmington, DE to New York, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 4 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 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, DE to New York, NY coaches for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:40 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 3h05 | 6:45 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 | |
![]() | 10:40 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 2h20 | 13:00 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 | |
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Vast museum spanning ancient to modern art, with standout collections from Egypt, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Leading modern art museum with influential works by Van Gogh, Warhol, Picasso, and contemporary artists.
Engaging science museum with a planetarium, dinosaur halls, and exhibits on Earth, space, and human cultures.
Beloved urban park with lakes, lawns, woodlands, cultural sites, and endless walking routes through Manhattan.
Elevated park built on a former railway, featuring gardens, public art, and striking views of the West Side.
Large waterfront park in Brooklyn with skyline views, lawns, piers, and memorable walks beneath the bridge.
A classic New York foldable slice with a thin, chewy crust and balanced tomato-cheese topping; a defining everyday food of the city.
Hand-rolled, boiled then baked, traditionally served with cream cheese or lox. Its glossy crust and dense chew are closely tied to New York deli culture.
Salt-cured beef on rye with mustard, typically served warm. It is a landmark Jewish deli dish strongly associated with New York.
Refined dining room known for seasonal New American cooking and an elegant, intimate Greenwich Village atmosphere.
Beloved casual spot for hand-rolled bagels with salmon, cream cheese and other classic appetising fillings.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami and classic sandwiches in a busy, old-school Lower East Side setting.
New York is pricier than most US cities, with high hotel rates, dining costs, and attraction prices, though public transport is relatively good value.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Small tips are common in cafés for good service.
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Most Wilmington, DE to New York, NY buses use the Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French to New York, Port Authority Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.. Use this guide to compare Wilmington, DE and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants in the vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave. ATMs are available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave.
Ticket office support is available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave.
Available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave: Accessible by ramp for wheelchairs.
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