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How to get fromWashington DC to Doverby train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Dover by train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train Carolinian / ...
    2. Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Federal St @ Water St Ibbus bus 301
    4h 21m
    $30–659

  2. Drive 93.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Dovercar car 93.1 mi
    2h 1m
    $17–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Federal St @ Water St Ibbus bus 301
    6h 5m
    $22–44

  4. Bus, line 010 bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Train Station to 10Th St @ King Stbus bus 010
    3. Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Federal St @ Water St Ibbus bus 301
    7h 13m
    $22–37

Washington DC to Dover by foot, bus, and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Federal St @ Water St Ib via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Wilmington Bus Station, Wilmington Tc, 10Th St @ King St, and 11Th St @ King St in around 6h 5m.

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