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The average train between Dover and Washington DC takes 12h 31m 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 31m
Duration
524 mi
Distance
$339
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
$292–453

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 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 47m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority16h 23m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority16h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 50m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 47m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority15h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 17m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 17m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 24m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority16h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 17m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 17m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 26m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority14h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 50m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority16h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 50m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority16h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 50m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 9m • 3 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 47m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover to Washington DC? 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: 524 mi
  • Duration: 12h 31m

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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