What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Philadelphia is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $190 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St. and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Portsmouth Bus Stop and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at 30th Street Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Dover to Philadelphia?

The distance between Dover and Philadelphia is 392 miles. The road distance is 360.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $90 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Dover to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Philadelphia bus from?

Dover to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portsmouth Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Philadelphia train from?

Dover to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Dover to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Dover to Philadelphia is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $90 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Dover to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Dover to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Dover to Philadelphia train arrive?

Dover to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Dover to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Philadelphia is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Dover to Philadelphia.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Philadelphia?

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Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

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There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 17m
$90–841
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
10h 44m
$62–102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain
2. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
10h 29m
$72–131
Drive 358.6 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Philadelphiacar 358.6 mi
6h 51m
$66–95
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
5h 24m
$195–944
Train to Portland, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PWM - PHL
5h 41m
$93–519
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 37m
$477–1,859
Train, train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain
3. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
7h 21m
$81–420
Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain
2. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MHT - PHL
7h 19m
$114–608
Train to Portland, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane PWM - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 1m
$86–410

Dover to Philadelphia by train and subway (Amtrak)

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8h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.6 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Dover to 30th Street Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St. to Philadelphia Bus Station via Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and New York Midtown in around 10h 44m.

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