What is the travel distance from Washington to Dover?

About 85 miles (137 km) separate Washington and Dover.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Dover?

The majority of buses traveling from Washington to Dover start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Dover Downs. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Washington to Dover from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Dover on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:05am	Union Station	8h 45m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	9:35am	Union Station	5h 15m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	2:45pm	Union Station	5h 35m	8:20pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:20pm	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	7h	8:20pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:20pm	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	7h	8:20pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags

Get from Washington to Dover

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

85 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,305 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Dover?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Dover

A - Dover Downs

B - Dupont Hwy & Lepore Dr

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Dover, DE, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$56

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$50

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Dover, DE, US was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $56 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Dover, DE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-16.