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How to get fromDover to Philadelphiaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Philadelphia by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus bus 301
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian / ...
    2h 14m
    $9–555

  2. Bus, train via Suburban Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus bus 301
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Suburban Stationtrain train Wil
    3h 24m
    $7–8

  3. Drive 74.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dover to Philadelphiacar car 74.2 mi
    1h 31m
    $14–20

  4. Bus, train via Dover

    1. Take the bus from Dover to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus bus Hampton
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian / ...
    2h 51m
    $17–587

Dover to Philadelphia by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Dover, DE, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dover to Philadelphia. However, you can take the bus to Wilmington Tc, walk to Wilmington, then take the train to 30th Street Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Dover to Philadelphia in around 1h 31m.

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