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

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark 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
    3h 29m
    $616–1,222

  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
    13h 59m
    $95–183

  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
    12h 53m
    $194–377

  4. Drive 576.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Wilmingtoncar car 576.4 mi
    10h 21m
    $106–152

  5. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LGA - ILM
    4h 28m
    $105–504

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PHL - ILM
    4h 37m
    $116–1,098

  7. 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
    13h 46m
    $186–397

  8. 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
    15h 8m
    $194–373

  9. 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
    17h 32m
    $118–213

Newark to Wilmington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Newark, 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 Newark Penn Station to Market St WB at 12th St via Raleigh Bus Station and Forden Station in around 13h 59m.

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