What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Ocean City?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Ocean City is to drive and car ferry which costs $21 - $28 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Ocean City?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Ocean City is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h and costs $21 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Ocean City?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Federal St @ Water St and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Wilmington Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Dover to Ocean City?

The distance between Dover and Ocean City is 164 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Ocean City without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Ocean City without a car is to bus and train and line 507 bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $12 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Ocean City?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Dover to Ocean City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Ocean City bus from?

Dover to Ocean City bus services, operated by DART First State, depart from Federal St @ Water St station.

Where does the Dover to Ocean City bus arrive?

Dover to Ocean City bus services, operated by DART First State, arrive at Wilmington Tc station.

Where can I stay near Ocean City?

There are 445+ hotels available in Ocean City.

Dover to Ocean City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 507 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dover to Ocean City by bus, train, car, car ferry, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train, line 507 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus 301
2. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
4. Take the bus from On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave to Ocean City Transportation Centerbus 507 / ...
6h 15m
$13–589
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dover to Lewes, DEcar
2. Take the carferry from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJcarferry
3. Drive from Cape May, NJ to Ocean Citycar
3h
$22–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus 301
2. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
6h 31m
$17–48

Dover to Ocean City by bus, train, and foot

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6h 15mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.8 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Dover, DE, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Federal St @ Water St to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Wilmington Tc, Wilmington Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 31m.

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