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How to get fromDover to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train Mne / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 40m
    $71–173

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train Mne / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    6h 37m
    $36–88

  3. Drive 218.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dover to Washington DCcar car 218.3 mi
    4h 43m
    $40–58

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 45m
    $907–1,726

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 198 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus bus New York
    8h 19m
    $55–124

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 6m
    $89–576

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    5h 6m
    $920–2,542

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 12m
    $446–1,525

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 42m
    $63–395

  10. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    7h 15m
    $116–694

  11. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    4. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 32m
    $928–1,831

Dover to Washington DC by train, bus, subway, and foot

Calendar254Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Dover to Washington DC via Newark Broad St, University Ave At Lackawanna Ave, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Blackwell St At Bergen St to Washington DC via Speedwell Ave At Cattano Ave, Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 8h 19m.

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