There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Dover by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Middletowntrain Keystone Service
- Take the taxi from Middletown to Dovertaxi
2h 18m$146–199Drive 97.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Dovercar 97.7 mi
2h 22m$18–26Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to York Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0430
5h 33m$66–92Fly, taxi
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
- Take the taxi from Harrisburg-Airport-MDT to Dovertaxi
3h 5m$143–474
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Dover is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Dover is to train and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs $140 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at York Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Dover is 123 miles. The road distance is 98.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Dover without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 18m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Philadelphia to Dover, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Dover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Dover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at York Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Dover is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Philadelphia to Dover.
There are 60+ hotels available in Dover.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Dover, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to York Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Middletown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to York Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Capital City Cab
- Phone
- +1 717 901 5555
Yellow Cab of Harrisburg
- Phone
- +1 717 238 7252
Keystone Cab
- Phone
- +1 717 234 4444
Capital City Cab
- Phone
- +1 717 901 5555
Yellow Cab of Harrisburg
- Phone
- +1 717 238 7252
Keystone Cab
- Phone
- +1 717 234 4444
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