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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Dover is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Dover is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Dover. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Dover via Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Dover?

The distance between Philadelphia and Dover is 115 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Dover without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $24 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Philadelphia to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Dover train from?

Philadelphia to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Dover train arrive?

Philadelphia to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Dover is 82 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Philadelphia to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 74+ hotels available in Dover.

Philadelphia to Dover - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Dover by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain Mne / ...
2h 50m
$25–618
Drive 81.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Dovercar 81.1 mi
2h 13m
$15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain Mne
4h 27m
$29–60

Philadelphia to Dover by train and tram

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.2 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Dover via Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 2h 50m.

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