The cheapest and fastest trains from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$138
Average price
$257
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.
Of the 39 trains that leave Dover, NJ for Washington, DC on Sat, Apr 04, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 306 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
65 Northeast Regional11:42 PM6h47Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:29 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1381One-way0 transfers
57 Vermonter7:18 PM3h14Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:32 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1381One-way0 transfers
109 Northeast Regional5:55 AM3h10Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:05 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1831One-way0 transfers
135 Northeast Regional6:27 PM3h14Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ9:41 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2301One-way0 transfers
161 Northeast Regional2:22 PM3h11Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ5:33 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2301One-way0 transfers
2205 NextGen Acela9:14 AM2h42Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:56 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2441One-way0 transfers
2249 Acela10:20 AM2h44Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:04 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4231One-way0 transfers
2255 Acela5:14 PM2h48Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ8:02 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3601One-way0 transfers
2203 NextGen Acela8:14 AM2h49Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ11:03 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2971One-way0 transfers
2201 Acela7:09 AM2h49Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ9:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3601One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Dover, NJ to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $192.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$91 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dover, NJ to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Dover, NJ to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
109 Northeast Regional | 9:55 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 1:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 10:19 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h25 | 1:44 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2201 Acela | 11:09 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h49 | 1:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 11:24 AM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h45 | 3:09 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
101 Northeast Regional | 12:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 3:16 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2203 NextGen Acela | 12:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h49 | 3:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h10 | 3:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 12:27 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h05 | 3:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
103 Northeast Regional | 1:06 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h14 | 4:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 NextGen Acela | 1:14 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 2h42 | 3:56 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
155 Northeast Regional | 1:22 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h17 | 4:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:04 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 3h20 | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
143 Northeast Regional | 2:09 PM Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 3h15 | 5:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Dover, NJ and Washington, DC from $48 (€39). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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