Bus Tickets from Norfolk, VA to Wilmington, NC

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Next departures for Norfolk to Wilmington on August 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Norfolk
Wilmington (Cape Fear Public Transit)CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Norfolk to Wilmington.

Bus
Average Price$40 - $55Average Duration6h 50m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$119 - $145Average Duration9h 43m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
6h 50mAverage Duration
$40Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Norfolk, VA to Wilmington, NC: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$48
Average bus trip duration6h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:05am
Distance203 miles (326 km)

Norfolk to Wilmington Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/26
$32
08/27
No data
Today
$37
08/29
$41
08/30
No data
08/31
$41
09/01
$41
09/02
$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Wilmington, NC was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $41 for a bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to Wilmington, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Norfolk and Wilmington!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Norfolk to Wilmington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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