There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Dover by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Delaware State University - 1200 N Dupont Hwybus New York to Dover
3h 20m$32–45Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Duke Of York St @ Legislative Avbus 301
4h 19m$31–624Drive 167.4 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Dovercar 167.4 mi
3h 9m$31–45Bus via Times Square – 37th St.
- Take the bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Dover Downs Hotel & Casinobus Sprinter Bus
4h 9m$51–60
Manhattan to Dover by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Dover is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Dover. However, there are services departing from Midtown - 400 8th Ave and arriving at Loockerman St & Bradford St via Delaware State University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Manhattan and Dover is 214 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Dover without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Manhattan to Dover, including transfers.
Manhattan to Dover bus services, operated by Rockledge Bus, depart from Midtown - 400 8th Ave station.
Manhattan to Dover bus services, operated by Rockledge Bus, arrive at Delaware State University - 1200 N Dupont Hwy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Dover is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Manhattan to Dover.
There are 33+ hotels available in Dover.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Dover, DE, USA?
Rockledge Bus operates a bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Delaware State University - 1200 N Dupont Hwy once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- [email protected]
- Website
- rockledgebus.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Delaware State University - 1200 N Dupont Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.rockledgebus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Duke Of York St @ Legislative Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
- Phone
- +1 757-456-5555
- Website
- sprinterbus.net
Bus from Times Square – 37th St. to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- https://www.sprinterbus.net
- Passenger
- $50–60
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