How far is Wilmington from Dover?

About 40 miles (64 km) separate Wilmington and Dover.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Wilmington to Dover leave from Wilmington Bus Station and arrive at Dover Downs. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Wilmington to Dover from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Dover on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40pm	3 W 4th Street	1h	1:40pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:40pm	3 W 4th Street	1h 10m	1:50pm	293 N Dupont Hwy	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	3 W 4th Street	1h 20m	2:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Dover on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40pm	3 W 4th Street	1h	1:40pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Cheapest
Bus	1:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	45m	2:30am	Dover (7-Eleven)	Fastest
Bus	12:40pm	3 W 4th Street	1h 10m	1:50pm	293 N Dupont Hwy	No tags
Bus	12:40pm	3 W 4th Street	1h 20m	2:00pm	1646 S Governors Ave	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:00 PM EST.

Get from Wilmington to Dover

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1hAverage Duration

40 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Dover?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Stops in Dover

A
Dover Downs
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901-2008
B
Dupont Hwy & Lepore Dr
7-Eleven, 654 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901

Compare bus companies

BBBus.com

3/5125 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi2.2

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

Greyhound Wilmington Dover recent customer reviews

The staff was very helpful...I arrived by train after the station was closed duo I was unable to get my tickets in person....But not a problem my ticket was held for me and I was adore to finish my journey

Sean H.

September 13, 2017

Is gross company

Daniel H.

July 22, 2022

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

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