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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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NextGen Acela + Amtrak | Train | Union Station | Dover Transportation Center | No tags | ||||
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Get from Washington to Dover
The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 2 025, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5818 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 025
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Washington to Dover?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Dover start from R 2 025. The average price for this train route is around R 5 663. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Dover?
The average train journey time from Washington to Dover is 12h 10m, covering a distance of 702 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Dover route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Dover?
The earliest train from Washington to Dover departs at 04:50. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US was searched and found on 06 Jun 2026 with a price of R 3 397To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 3 397 to R 10 971 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 448, which is on 2026-06-07.
