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How to get fromWilmington to Newarkby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ILM - EWR
    2h 17m
    $615–1,222

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    14h 33m
    $91–182

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Carolinian / ...
    14h 17m
    $186–377

  4. Drive 574.1 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Newarkcar car 574.1 mi
    10h 20m
    $105–152

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ILM - LGA
    3h 7m
    $99–494

  6. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ILM - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3h 46m
    $110–1,060

  7. Bus, train via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    15h 25m
    $178–397

  8. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    18h 3m
    $117–213

Wilmington to Newark by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Newark Penn Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and Raleigh Bus Station in around 14h 33m.

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