How much is the train ticket from Washington to Dover?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Dover start from $96. The average price for this train route is around $271. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Dover?

The average train ride duration from Washington to Dover is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 436 miles (702 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Washington to Dover route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Washington to Dover?

The earliest train departs from Washington to Dover at 5:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

Train Washington to Dover from $77 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Dover on April 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	15h 20m	1:20pm	Dover Transportation Center	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	15h 20m	1:20pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Dover on April 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	15h 20m	1:20pm	Dover Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:30am	Union Station	9h 20m	6:50pm	Dover Transportation Center	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	5:00am	Union Station	12h 15m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	12h 10m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	5:00am	Union Station	12h 15m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Dover on April 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:25pm	Union Station	11h 30m	12:55am	Dover Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:30am	Union Station	9h 20m	6:50pm	Dover Transportation Center	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	5:00am	Union Station	12h 15m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	12h 10m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	5:00am	Union Station	12h 15m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Dover on April 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	15h 20m	1:20pm	Dover Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:30am	Union Station	9h 20m	6:50pm	Dover Transportation Center	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	5:00am	Union Station	12h 15m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	12h 10m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	5:00am	Union Station	12h 15m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Dover on April 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	12h 10m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:30am	Union Station	9h 20m	6:50pm	Dover Transportation Center	Fastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	5:00am	Union Station	12h 15m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	12h 10m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	5:00am	Union Station	12h 15m	5:15pm	Dover Transportation Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:09 PM EDT.

Get from Washington to Dover

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

436 milesDistance

64kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,784 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5784 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $96

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $96. The average price for this train route is around $271. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Dover?
The average train ride duration from Washington to Dover is 11h 40m, covering a distance of 436 miles (702 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Washington to Dover route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Washington to Dover?
The earliest train departs from Washington to Dover at 5:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

04/03

$91

04/04

$203

Today

$385

04/06

No data

04/07

$117

04/08

$152

04/09

$152

04/10

$318

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Dover, NH, US was searched and found on Apr 3, 2026 with a price of $91

To 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 $91 to $532 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 $117 which is on 2026-04-07.