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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Dover takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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.

12h 9m
Duration
523 mi
Distance
$155
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain train Downeaster
9h 25m
$131–308

Washington to Dover train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Washington and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Dover at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak10h 5m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak18h • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak15h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak9h 27m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h 28m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak9h 4m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak18h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak9h 27m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak9h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak16h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak8h 30m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h 5m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak9h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h 5m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak10h 5m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak18h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h 5m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak9h 9m • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak18h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h 5m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakMBTAAmtrak10h • 2 changes

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    Amtrak AcelaMBTAAmtrak9h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 523.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 9m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Dover via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 9h 25m.

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