There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Dover by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 22m$146–199Drive 97.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Dovercar 97.7 mi
2h 24m$18–25Bus via Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
3h 45m$50–71Fly, 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 4m$148–554Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to York Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0421D / ...
5h 50m$71–96
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 - $25 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Dover is to train and taxi which takes 2h 22m 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 Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Dover is 122 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 22m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 22m 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 Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Dover is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Philadelphia to Dover.
There are 59+ 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 Harrisburg Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
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 Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to York Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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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