How to get from Alexandria to Dover
The fastest way to travel from Alexandria to Dover takes approximately 634 minutes with 4 transfers. You can use bus, subway and train. We found 7 route options for you.
From Alexandria to Dover
Fastest Route
634 min
859.6 km
4 transfers
F19
R
Acela
Orange Line
Downeaster
Departs from:
S Washington St+King St
Walking:
20 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 1 min (0.1 km)
to S Washington St+King St
2
Take
F19
Bus
Direction: North to Potomac Park
From S Washington St+King St
to I St Nw+17 St Nw
(10 stops, 34 min)
3
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
4
Take
R
Subway
Direction: Glenmont
From Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
(3 stops, 6 min)
5
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Washington Union Station
6
Take
Acela
Train
Direction: Boston
From Washington Union Station
to Boston
(10 stops, 400 min)
7
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Back Bay
8
Take
Orange Line
Subway
Direction: Oak Grove
From Back Bay
to North Station
(5 stops, 9 min)
9
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Boston
10
Take
Downeaster
Train
Direction: Brunswick
From Boston
to Dover
(4 stops, 90 min)
11
Walk 8 min (0.5 km)
✓
Arrive at Dover
Public transport stations close to Alexandria
Alexandria is located in Dover and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Alexandria:
- S Washington St+King St
- King St + N Washington St
- N Washington St+King St
- King St + S Washington St
Public transport stations close to Dover
Dover is located in Dover and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Train stations close to Dover:
- Dover
Bus stations close to Dover:
- Main Street @ Janetos
- Third St. / Central Ave.
- Central Ave. / New York St.
- Chestnut Street @ Riverview Apartments
Alternative Route
594 min
861.4 km
5 transfers
31
Y
R
Acela
Orange Line
Downeaster
Departs from:
King St + N Washington St
Walking:
22 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 1 min (0.1 km)
to King St + N Washington St
2
Take
31
Bus
Direction: OLD TOWN CIRCULATOR - 31 to NVCC ALEXANDRIA via KING
From King St + N Washington St
to King St + Diagonal Rd
(5 stops, 9 min)
3
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
4
Take
Y
Subway
Direction: Mt Vernon Sq
From King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
(8 stops, 20 min)
5
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform
6
Take
R
Subway
Direction: Glenmont
From Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
(1 stops, 3 min)
7
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Washington Union Station
8
Take
Acela
Train
Direction: Boston
From Washington Union Station
to Boston
(8 stops, 416 min)
9
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Back Bay
10
Take
Orange Line
Subway
Direction: Oak Grove
From Back Bay
to North Station
(5 stops, 8 min)
11
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Boston
12
Take
Downeaster
Train
Direction: Brunswick
From Boston
to Dover
(4 stops, 90 min)
13
Walk 8 min (0.5 km)
✓
Arrive at Dover
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Alexandria to Dover.
How do I travel from Alexandria to Dover in Dover?
The quickest journey from Alexandria to Dover takes approximately 634 minutes via the F19 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Dover from Alexandria?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 594 minutes using the 31 bus line.
Can I get directly from Alexandria to Dover without changing?
This route requires 4 transfers. The complete journey takes about 634 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Alexandria and Dover?
The F19 line provides bus service between S Washington St+King St and Dover in Dover.
What is the journey time from Alexandria to Dover by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Alexandria to Dover in Dover takes approximately 634 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Alexandria to Dover?
Board the F19 bus at S Washington St+King St station, located near Alexandria in Dover.
Which station is closest to Dover?
The nearest stop to Dover is Dover station. Exit here to reach your destination in Dover.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.