How to get to Raleigh, NC from Wilmington, DE

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Compare coach, 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 coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 coach costs an average of £37, and a train costs an average of £49.

Distance: 519 km

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from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC

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

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The best way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    18:509h40
    Wilmington, DE
    4:30Raleigh, NC
    £601One-way
    0 changes

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  • Greyhound
    18:509h40
    Wilmington, DE
    4:30Raleigh, NC
    £601One-way
    0 changes

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  • Greyhound
    18:509h40
    Wilmington, DE
    4:30Raleigh, NC
    £601One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    2:2510h25
    Wilmington, DE
    12:50Raleigh, NC
    £611One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: 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 coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is a flight with an average price of £16.

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

A flight is £21 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average £37.

A flight is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC costing on average £49.

The fastest way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 10m.

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

The Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC distance is approximately 519 km.
The average frequency per day from Wilmington, DE to Raleigh, NC is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches 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 coach, 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:
  • 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.
  • Coaches 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 coach.
  • 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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