What is the distance between Washington and Wilmington?

Washington and Wilmington are 98 miles (158 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Wilmington?

If you're headed to Wilmington from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Dupont Circle and arrive at Wilmington Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Wilmington from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on October 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:30pm	Union Station	2h	6:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	CheapestFastest
		1:15pm	Union Station	3h 30m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:50am	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
11:00am	Union Station	2h 30m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags
5:30am	Union Station	4h 20m	9:50am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
4:30pm	Union Station	2h	6:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:05am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:50am	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
10:30am	Union Station	1h 50m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	No tags
5:30am	Union Station	4h 20m	9:50am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
2:00pm	Union Station	3h 5m	5:05pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Union Station	2h 30m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
12:45am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	Fastest
3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
5:15am	Union Station	2h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
5:30am	Union Station	4h 20m	9:50am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on October 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Union Station	2h 30m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
12:45am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	Fastest
3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
5:15am	Union Station	2h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
5:30am	Union Station	4h 20m	9:50am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on October 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Union Station	2h 30m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
12:45am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	Fastest
1:00pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	2h 10m	3:10pm	Christiana Mall Parking Lot	No tags
3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
5:15am	Union Station	2h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on October 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Union Station	2h 30m	1:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	Cheapest
12:45am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	Fastest
3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
5:15am	Union Station	2h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
5:30am	Union Station	4h 20m	9:50am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Wilmington on October 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:45am	Union Station	1h 45m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	CheapestFastest
3:30am	Union Station	2h 25m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
4:30pm	Union Station	2h	6:30pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	No tags
5:30am	Union Station	4h 20m	9:50am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
12:05am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	2h 25m	2:30am	Newark (DE)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Wilmington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $47	Average Duration2h 21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$13 - $346	Average Duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 2 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

2h 21mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26

Average bus trip duration2h 21m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance91 miles (146 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,891 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,315 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Washington Wilmington recent customer reviews

My bus was late due to brake/engine issues with the coach. There was smoke coming from the lower cabin of the bus and we had to wait 2.5 hours for the next vehicle to pick us up. We were then packed on to an already full bus; this was very uncomfortable due to COVID

Karen M.

April 17, 2021

At Wilmington station, my check in baggage was missed and I took another baggage to my son's house.I am old 75 yrs and medicines are there in my missed suit case and sofar I made 42 callsfrom 5th Aug evening after I come home till now to different numbers of Greyhound , but most important thing is on 6th night Called me and said that he handed over my luggage at Newyork Grey hound customer Since he found my suit case in the end in bus. Even after I give that information also, so far they have not sent my baggage So far . If any thing happen to me, my family will definitely won't keep quiet. Do please see that my baggage comes to Wilmington today

Uday K.

August 8, 2019

I would like to make a complaint. I was in bus nr 86017 with registration plate K02-1386. It broke down during the journey so we couldn't reach our destination. We (passengers) spent 2 hours waiting for help from your stuff but nothing had happened. I decided to take Lyft then. Due to this situation I ask you for full refund of my ticket bought from Greyhound company. Please send my money back to my bank account: 394008745824, if you need any additional information, please send me a message. Regards, Szymon Palasz

Szymon P.

September 3, 2018

OurBus

4/53,129 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Washington and Wilmington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Wilmington?

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Wilmington, DE

What is the distance between Washington and Wilmington?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

$25

10/13

$20

Today

$23

10/15

$18

10/16

$18

10/17

$14

10/18

$14

10/19

$16

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $33 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-10-17.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Washington to Wilmington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Wilmington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Wilmington.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Wilmington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 21m	Avg Price$26	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 29m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures34

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Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Wilmington, DE

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