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How to get fromWashington DC to Doverby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Dover by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train Mne / ...
    5h 13m
    $70–173

  2. Drive 218.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Dovercar car 218.4 mi
    4h 41m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Washington
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain train Mne
    7h 22m
    $44–101

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train
    4h 48m
    $906–1,726

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain train
    5h 24m
    $103–729

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain train
    5h 12m
    $919–2,542

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train
    5h 18m
    $605–1,525

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain train
    6h 8m
    $62–418

Washington DC to Dover by foot, bus, and train

Calendar251Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Dover via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, E St NE+Columbus Cir, Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Broad St Across From Njt Station, and Newark Broad St in around 5h 13m.

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