Rome2Rio

Gaithersburg to Dover trains

Find Transport to Dover

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Gaithersburg and Dover takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Gaithersburg 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.

5h 54m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
$81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train Mne / ...
5h 28m
$61–169

Gaithersburg to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Gaithersburg and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 25m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 27m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 10m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 56m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 25m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 28m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 56m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 25m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 28m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gaithersburg 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.

Map of how to get from Gaithersburg to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Dover, NJ, USA?

You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Dover via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 5h 28m.

Operators