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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Washington is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Washington is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $550 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St. and arriving at Washington Union Station via Portsmouth Bus Stop and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Washington Union Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Dover to Washington?

The distance between Dover and Washington is 471 miles. The road distance is 494.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Washington without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs $160 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Dover to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Washington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Washington train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Washington?

The best way to get from Dover to Washington is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Dover to Washington bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dover to Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dover to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Washington is 495 miles. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Dover to Washington.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Dover to Washington by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dover to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
4h 47m
$577–1,145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2615
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
12h 33m
$86–156
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
9h 32m
$165–347
Drive 491.7 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Washingtoncar 491.7 mi
9h 17m
$90–130
Train to Portland, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PWM - DCA
5h 5m
$130–689
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Dover to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 36m
$529–1,148
Train to Portland, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PWM - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 57m
$107–1,091
Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MHT - DCA
6h 46m
$123–612
Bus via Portsmouth Transportation Center
1. Take the bus from Portsmouth to New York Citybus Dov-Nyc
2. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
13h 29m

Dover to Washington by train and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 468.3 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Dover to Washington Union Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, and Boston in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St. to Washington Union Station via Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and New York Midtown in around 12h 33m.

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