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How to get fromDetroit to Wilmingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Wilmington by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DTW - ILM
    6h 3m
    $111–569

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    23h 54m
    $139–272

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    25h 35m
    $282–624

  4. Drive 757.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Wilmingtoncar car 757.9 mi
    14h 11m
    $139–200

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane DTW - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wilmingtontaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    $222–652

Detroit to Wilmington by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Avelo Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Market St WB at 12th St via Charlotte Bus Station and Forden Station in around 23h 54m.

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