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Dover - New Carrollton Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Dover to New Carrollton. Traveling by bus from Dover to New Carrollton usually takes around 14 hours and 20 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance74 mi (119 km)
Shortest duration14h 20m
Cheapest price$44.00
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Dover to New Carrollton?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Dover to New Carrollton. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound114h 20m$47.74
  • 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 performs about 1 bus trips from Dover to New Carrollton every day, with the average journey taking around 14 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New Carrollton usually start from $42.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 74 miles from Dover to New Carrollton. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Dover to New Carrollton for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

There is usually only one bus per day from Dover to New Carrollton. It leaves the station in Dover at 12:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

There is usually only one bus per day from Dover to New Carrollton. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Dover to New Carrollton; ticket prices start at $69.00.

City Information

Dover

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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.

New Carrollton

New Carrollton is a small town in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, located about 13 miles northeast of the nation's capital. Much of the city is residential, with services typical for a suburb, including a shopping mall, grocery stores, several restaurants, and so on. A true hidden gem in the area is Greenbelt Park, a forested park with 172 campsites and nine miles of trails perfect for an escape to nature.

A few hotels in New Carrollton and neighboring Lanham welcome D.C. visitors who would rather not pay downtown prices. It's easy to reach D.C. from the New Carrollton station, which connects to the Washington Metro's Orange Line and the MARC trains that serve Maryland. It takes just 11 minutes to reach Union Station in D.C. from New Carrollton on the Metro.

The New Carrollton train station is also a stop for Amtrak trains heading north. The Northeast Regional departing from D.C. makes its first stop in New Carrollton before continuing on to Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. In addition, bus lines provide service to New Carrollton from as far away as Indianapolis or St. Louis. For those who prefer to fly, the nearest major airport is the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Dover?

Main departure station: 7-Eleven Parking Lot - 654 N Dupont Hwy

Greyhound buses to Dover stop at the 7-Eleven off Dupont Highway and near Silver Lake. Since this is a curbside stop, there is no separate station building. However, you can wait for your bus inside the 7-Eleven, and pick up a few snacks for the ride, too. If you arrive in Dover via buses, this drop-off location is just steps away from a handful of hotels and restaurants along both sides of Dupont Highway.

All bus stations in Dover:

  • 7-Eleven Parking Lot - 654 N Dupont Hwy

Where does the bus arrive in New Carrollton?

Main arrival station: MARC Station

All buses from Dover arrive at one main station in New Carrollton.

All bus stations in New Carrollton:

  • MARC Station

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