The average bus between Dover and Washington DC takes 10h 42m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Dover and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Speedwell Ave At Cattano Ave and take an average of 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
Dover to Washington DC bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Dover to Washington DC bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Dover and Washington DC is 305.7 km. The road distance is 419 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h. Three other operators also service this route.