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How to get fromElizabeth to Wilmingtonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Elizabeth to Wilmington by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane EWR - ILM
    2h 7m
    $648–1,171

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    15h 42m
    $95–193

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 24m
    $194–386

  4. Drive 571 mi

    1. Drive from Elizabeth to Wilmingtoncar car 571 mi
    10h 12m
    $105–151

  5. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LGA - ILM
    4h 39m
    $105–506

  6. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    14h 17m
    $186–406

  7. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 51m
    $188–383

  8. Bus via New York Midtown

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    18h 37m
    $119–219

Elizabeth to Wilmington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Market St WB at 12th St via Newark Penn Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 15h 42m.

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