There are 3 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dover Air Force Base by subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train, bus
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to M L King Blvd @ Courtside Aptsbus 301
5h 11m$54–690Drive 125.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dover Air Force Basecar 125.7 mi
2h 49m$23–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Dover Air Force Base125.7 mi
2h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dover Air Force Base is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dover Air Force Base is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Dover Air Force Base is 196 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dover Air Force Base without a car is to subway and train and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dover Air Force Base, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dover Air Force Base is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dover Air Force Base.
There are 31+ hotels available in Dover Air Force Base.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Dover Air Force Base. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Dover Air Force Base, DE, USA?
There is no direct connection from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Dover Air Force Base. However, you can take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to Wilmington, walk to Wilmington Tc, take the line 006 bus to 10Th St @ King St, walk to 11Th St @ King St, take the bus to M L King Blvd @ Courtside Apts, then take the taxi to Dover Air Force Base. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Washington Dulles-IAD to Dover Air Force Base on demand, and the journey takes 2h 49m.
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to M L King Blvd @ Courtside Apts
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- DART
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Dover Air Force Base
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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