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Dover to Washington DC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Washington DC takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 47m. The train 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.

12h 24m
Duration
524 mi
Distance
$165
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 53m
$132–304

Dover to Washington DC train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dover and Washington DC. 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 DC at 2:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Dover to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 524 mi
  • Duration: 12h 24m

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

You can take a train from Dover to Washington DC via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 9h 53m.

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