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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington DC and Dover takes 16h 57m and the fastest bus takes 12h 11m. The bus runs, on average, 5 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.

16h 57m
Duration
579 mi
Distance
$109
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Washington DC to Dover bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Washington DC and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:24 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at 11 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 16h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAFlixbus USACOAST Bus12h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAFlixbus USACOAST Bus12h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAFlixbus USACOAST Bus35h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAFlixbus USACOAST Bus12h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAFlixbus USACOAST Bus12h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington DC to Dover? 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: 578.6 mi
  • Duration: 16h 57m

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

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, New York Midtown, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Hanover Station in around 14h 20m.

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