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New Bedford - Wilmington Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from New Bedford to Wilmington. Traveling by bus from New Bedford to Wilmington usually takes around 8 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Distance275 mi (442 km)
Shortest duration8h 5m
Cheapest price$64.50
Most frequent servicePeter Pan Lines
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What bus companies travel from New Bedford to Wilmington?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from New Bedford to Wilmington. Peter Pan Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Peter Pan Lines38h 47m$81.11
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the biggest bus carriers in the Northeast region of the United States. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company offers affordable bus tickets and comfortable bus trips to over a dozen destinations across nine states and the District of Columbia. Peter Pan is known for their reliable bus service and green certified modern coaches that offer amenities such as onboard restrooms, free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom between seats. Running an average of 3 bus trips every day during the week and 4 trips on weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main bus carriers between New Bedford and Wilmington, offering bus tickets as low as $65.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 47 minutes to cover the 275 miles from New Bedford to Wilmington. However, the fastest bus only takes 8 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New Bedford to Wilmington, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from New Bedford to Wilmington every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New Bedford to Wilmington; ticket prices start at $82.00.

City Information

Wilmington

Wilmington is a major city in Delaware, established at the site of the first Swedish settlement in North America. The charming city, at the confluence of the Brandywine River and Christina River, offers easy connections to the lush countryside of Brandywine Valley. Thanks to the venerable du Pont family, who established the DuPont Company in Wilmington in 1802, the city is filled with grand estates and magnificent gardens for visitors to enjoy. The Hagley Museum & Library is the ultimate example. The expansive complex includes the first home of the du Pont family, powder yards from the company's initial gunpowder mill, and a Renaissance-style garden complete with terraces.

To dive deeper into the city's history, check out the Fort Christina State Park, the site of Wilmington's original Swedish settlement over 400 years ago. Other popular attractions include the Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine Zoo.

Wilmington is easy to access from most of the mid-Atlantic region and is located between Philadelphia and Washington. In 2011, the city's Amtrak train station was renamed the Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station in honor of rail enthusiast Joe Biden, who often commuted via Amtrak from Wilmington to Washington during his time as a Senator. Buses from Wilmington also connect to cities like New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Since the regional Wilmington Airport does not offer civilian flights, travelers can easily take a bus to the airport in Philadelphia for any air travel out of the area.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in New Bedford?

Main departure station: SRTA Term - 134 Elm St

Most buses depart from the main station in New Bedford.

All bus stations in New Bedford:

  • SRTA Term - 134 Elm St

Where does the bus arrive in Wilmington?

Main arrival station: Amtrak/SEPTA Station

All buses from New Bedford arrive at one main station in Wilmington.

All bus stations in Wilmington:

  • Amtrak/SEPTA Station

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