Bus from New York City to Dover, DE, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Dover on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
bbbus.comBus
152 E Broadway
1200 N Dupont HwyCheapest
bbbus.comBus
8th Ave and West 30th St
1200 N Dupont HwyFastest
SprinterBusBus
37th St & 7th Ave
Dover DownsNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
Dover (7-Eleven)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Dover (7-Eleven)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:55 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Dover

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 311, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
3h 50mAverage duration
230 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Dover, DE, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Dover?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Dover start at R 311. The average price for this route is around R 726. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from New York City to Dover?

    The average bus journey time from New York City to Dover is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 230 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h and is operated by CoachRun.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Dover route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from BBBus.com, FlixBus, Greyhound, SprinterBus, CoachRun.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Dover?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Dover at 08:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Dover?

    A bus trip from New York City to Dover produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Dover?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is SprinterBus, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Dover?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company SprinterBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Dover?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is SprinterBus, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Dover?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is SprinterBus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
13/12
R 416
14/12
R 1 021
Today
R 562
16/12
R 562
17/12
R 416
18/12
R 416
19/12
R 416
20/12
R 416
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Dover, DE, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 416

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Dover, DE, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 416 to R 1 617 for a bus ticket from New York City to Dover, DE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 416, which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually SprinterBus, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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