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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Dover, DE to Washington, DC from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$39
tomorrow
Monday
$41
Tuesday
$39
Wednesday
$40
Thursday
$35
Friday
$34

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 35m 7:05 PM Dover, DE Bus Stop 12:40 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 6h 30m 11:15 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 5:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $40
Greyhound US 5h 25m 2:45 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 8:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dover, DE to Washington, DC via Wilmington, DE, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BBBus USA
      7h 25m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Dover, DE
      Dover Downs Hotel
      4:15 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Rockledge Bus
      0
      BBBus USA
      Premium Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 3h 55m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 25m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      10:35 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 30m 11:15 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 5:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $41
FlixBus 5h 35m 7:05 PM Dover, DE Bus Stop 12:40 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $42
Greyhound US 5h 25m 2:45 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 8:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dover, DE to Washington, DC via Wilmington, DE, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BBBus USA
      7h 25m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Dover, DE
      Dover Downs Hotel
      4:15 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Rockledge Bus
      0
      BBBus USA
      Premium Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 3h 55m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 25m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      10:35 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 25m 2:45 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 8:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 5h 35m 7:05 PM Dover, DE Bus Stop 12:40 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 6h 30m 11:15 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 5:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dover, DE to Washington, DC via Wilmington, DE, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BBBus USA
      7h 25m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Dover, DE
      Dover Downs Hotel
      4:15 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Rockledge Bus
      0
      BBBus USA
      Premium Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 3h 55m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 25m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      10:35 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 30m 11:15 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 5:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $40
Greyhound US 5h 25m 2:45 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 8:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dover, DE to Washington, DC via Wilmington, DE, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BBBus USA
      7h 25m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Dover, DE
      Dover Downs Hotel
      4:15 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Rockledge Bus
      0
      BBBus USA
      Premium Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 3h 55m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 25m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      10:35 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 5h 25m 2:45 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 8:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 6h 30m 11:15 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 5:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 10h 25m 7:05 PM Dover, DE Bus Stop 5:30 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dover, DE to Washington, DC via Wilmington, DE, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BBBus USA
      7h 25m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Dover, DE
      Dover Downs Hotel
      4:15 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Rockledge Bus
      0
      BBBus USA
      Premium Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 3h 55m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 25m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      10:35 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 30m 11:15 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 5:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $34
FlixBus 5h 35m 7:05 PM Dover, DE Bus Stop 12:40 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $34
Greyhound US 5h 25m 2:45 AM Dover, DE Bus Stop 8:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Dover, DE to Washington, DC via Wilmington, DE, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • BBBus USA
      7h 25m
      0
      3:10 PM
      Dover, DE
      Dover Downs Hotel
      4:15 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Rockledge Bus
      0
      BBBus USA
      Premium Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 3h 55m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 25m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      10:35 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $18
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC is $34 on 7/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Dover, DE and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between Dover, DE and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Dover, DE to Washington, DC. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Dover, DE and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Dover, DE to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Dover, DE and Washington, DC, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dover, DE to Washington, DC starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus $34
Fastest Bus 5h 25m
Earliest Bus 2:45 AM
Latest Bus 7:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 81.6 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Dover, DE to Washington, DC

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Dover, DE for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$39
Sunday 07/26
$44
Monday 07/27
Tuesday 07/28
$39
Wednesday 07/29
$44
Thursday 07/30
$35
Friday 07/31
$34
Saturday 08/01
$39
Sunday 08/02
$42
Monday 08/03
$37
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
$38
Thursday 08/06
$42
Friday 08/07
$42
Saturday 08/08
$38
Sunday 08/09
$45
Monday 08/10
$44
Tuesday 08/11
$43
Wednesday 08/12
$40
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Dover, DE to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dover, DE to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $34, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dover, DE to Washington, DC, with $34. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

How to save money travelling from Dover, DE to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Dover, DE to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Dover, DE to Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dover, DE and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Dover, DE and Washington, DC.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Dover, DE to Washington, DC? Or which bus companies serve the route Dover, DE to Washington, DC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Dover, DE to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Dover, DE Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $34 and takes 6h 30m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dover, DE to Washington, DC?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $46. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from Dover, DE to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the Dover, DE to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Dover, DE to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 5h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Dover, DE starts at 2:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Dover, DE for Washington, DC starts at 7:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Dover, DE Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dover, DE and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Dover, DE and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Dover, DE to Washington, DC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Dover, DE Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dover, DE Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dover, DE to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dover, DE to Washington, DC

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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