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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dover and Washington DC takes 17h 51m and the fastest bus takes 17h 48m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Dover to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 51m
Duration
574 mi
Distance
$110
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Dover to Washington DC bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Dover and Washington DC. The service departs Dover at 6:31 PM in the evening, which arrives into Washington DC at 12:20:00. All services require a transfer at Hanover Station and take an average of 17h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    COAST BusFlixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority17h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    COAST BusFlixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority17h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    COAST BusFlixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority17h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 574.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 51m

What companies run services between Dover, NH, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Chestnut St. to Washington DC via Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, New York Midtown, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 13h 33m.

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