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The average train between Dover and Washington takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 10m
Duration
522 mi
Distance
$337
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain train Downeaster
  2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
9h 33m
$280–450

Dover to Washington train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dover and Washington. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Washington at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 8m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak15h 47m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela18h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 5m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 7m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela10h 8m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak9h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 39m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 59m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak16h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 39m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 59m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak16h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 39m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 59m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak16h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 39m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 59m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak16h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 39m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 59m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak Acela9h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak15h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover to Washington? 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: 522 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

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

You can take a train from Dover to Washington Union Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 9h 33m.

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