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bus lines4
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About Dover

As the capital of Delaware, Dover offers a plethora of landmarks and attractions to keep tourists engaged! Tourists interested in the city's heritage (and American history in general) should check out the Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village, which showcases artifacts and items of great cultural significance to the state's agricultural history. You could also visit the John Dickinson Plantation to learn more about one of the original founding fathers of the U.S. For some outdoor activities, check out the local Amish community, where you can meet locals and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Dover features an eclectic food scene with plenty of different choices for different tastes. Vincenzo's Pizzeria & Gelato is a popular spot with delicious Italian dishes and fantastic house wines to pair with them. If you are interested in beers, Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company will be a great choice!

Dover is a stop along several bus and train routes, with service offered by Amtrak, Greyhound, SprinterBus, and OurBus. Air travelers usually fly into the airport in nearby Wilmington or make plans to take a bus from the airport in either Philadelphia or Baltimore to Dover.

What bus companies travel to Dover, Delaware?

Located in Delaware, Dover is accessible by bus from 6 other cities. You can choose from 12 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Dover on Wanderu. Greyhound usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Dover are also available.

Bus companies serving Dover

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US1941d 16h 44m$221.16
Greyhound87h 45m$52.13
SprinterBus48h 26m$54.95
PandaNY Bus42h 47m$45.00
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.

  • Sprinter Bus provides daily bus services between New York City, Hampton Road, and Dover Downs. Buses feature common amenities like WiFi and electrical outlets. Sprinter Bus is known for its affordable and reliable service in impeccably-maintained buses.

  • Panda NY Bus is an American bus company known as a Chinatown bus line that conducts trips to and from some of the largest and most unique Chinatown districts on the eastern seaboard. Aboard Panda NY buses, you can enjoy free WiFi, power outlets, comfortable reclining seats, and a restroom.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Dover?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Dover by bus with SprinterBus giving them a 4.3 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that PandaNY Bus had the most comfortable bus service to Dover taking into account the seats and amenities that PandaNY Bus offers. They rate PandaNY Bus a 4.1 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Dover punctually, travelers suggest that SprinterBus has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Dover, rating them a 4.9 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$13.49 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Dover, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Dover. In the last month, buses from Wilmington to Dover had the lowest average price at $15.36.

The busiest bus station in Dover is 7-Eleven Parking Lot - 654 N Dupont Hwy. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Dover are:

  • 7-Eleven Parking Lot - 654 N Dupont Hwy
  • Dover Downs - 1131 N Dupont Hwy
  • 1200 N Dupont Hwy
Dover ranks number 4 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 182 in United States. Dover ranks number 3 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Dover via bus service. On average 10 direct daily bus trips serve Dover.
The population of Dover is 37522. Dover ranks number 3 in terms of population in Delaware and number 456 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Dover range from $13 for a short trip to Dover, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Dover starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Dover can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $15.
People who take the bus to Dover are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Dover easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city center of Dover is 7-Eleven Parking Lot - 654 N Dupont Hwy, located just 1.4 miles away. Select 7-Eleven Parking Lot - 654 N Dupont Hwy as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Dover. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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