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Washington DC to Dover buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington DC and Dover takes 6h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 24m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Washington DC to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 25m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
$31
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Washington DC to Dover bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Washington DC and Dover. The earliest departure is at 10:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 10:08 AM which arrives into Dover at 5:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USADART First StateDART First State6h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USADART First StateDART First State6h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USADART First StateDART First State5h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 163.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Federal St @ Water St Ib via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Wilmington Bus Station, Wilmington Tc, 10Th St @ King St, and 11Th St @ King St in around 6h 4m.

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