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Compare train 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 €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €157.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€75 Average price | €159 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC
Trains from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 41 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 $49 (€39) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Dover, NJ to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Dover, NJ and Washington, DC from $49 (€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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