How to get from Athens to Dover
The fastest way to travel from Athens to Dover takes approximately 1265 minutes with 3 transfers. You can use bus and train. We found 3 route options for you.
Fastest Route
1265 min 1,445.1 km
3 transfers
SES 970
Flixbus 2470
Acela
301
Departs from: Athens
Walking: 37 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 20 min (1.2 km)
to Athens
2
Take SES 970 Bus
Direction: Atlanta
From Athens to Atlanta (1 stops, 100 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Atlanta Bus Station
4
Take Flixbus 2470 Bus
Direction: Washington Union Station
From Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station (5 stops, 780 min)
5
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Washington Union Station
6
Take Acela Train
Direction: Boston
From Washington Union Station to Wilmington (2 stops, 75 min)
7
Walk 4 min (0.3 km)
to Market ST @ Shipley ST/Rosa Parks Dr
8
Take 301 Bus
Direction: 301 Dover
From Market ST @ Shipley ST/Rosa Parks Dr to Duke OF York ST @ Legislative Av (8 stops, 80 min)
9
Walk 9 min (0.6 km)
✓
Arrive at Dover
Public transport stations close to Athens
Athens is located in Athens and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Athens:
- 521 North Hull Street
- 539 North Hull Street
- Hancock and College Ob
- 227 West Dougherty Street
Public transport stations close to Dover
Dover is located in Athens and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Dover:
- Loockerman ST & Bradford St
- Loockerman ST & OP Bradford St
- Loockerman ST & Federal St
- State ST & Reed St
Alternative Route
1134 min 1,293.1 km
3 transfers
Greyhound Us0642
Greyhound Us0700
Northeast Regional
301
Departs from: Athens Transit Center (Uga)
Walking: 35 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 20 min (1.2 km)
to Athens Transit Center (Uga)
2
Take Greyhound Us0642 Bus
Direction: Raleigh Bus Station
From Athens Transit Center (Uga) to Raleigh Bus Station (5 stops, 495 min)
3
Take Greyhound Us0700 Bus
Direction: New York Port Authority
From Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station (1 stops, 275 min)
4
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Washington Union Station
5
Take Northeast Regional Train
Direction: New York
From Washington Union Station to Wilmington (4 stops, 94 min)
6
Walk 4 min (0.3 km)
to Market ST @ Shipley ST/Rosa Parks Dr
7
Take 301 Bus
Direction: 301 Dover
From Market ST @ Shipley ST/Rosa Parks Dr to Duke OF York ST @ Legislative Av (7 stops, 80 min)
8
Walk 9 min (0.6 km)
✓
Arrive at Dover
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Athens to Dover.
How do I travel from Athens to Dover in Athens?
The quickest journey from Athens to Dover takes approximately 1265 minutes via the SES 970 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Dover from Athens?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 1134 minutes using the Greyhound Us0642 bus line.
Can I get directly from Athens to Dover without changing?
This route requires 3 transfers. The complete journey takes about 1265 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Athens and Dover?
The SES 970 line provides bus service between Athens and Duke OF York ST @ Legislative Av in Athens.
What is the journey time from Athens to Dover by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Athens to Dover in Athens takes approximately 1265 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Athens to Dover?
Board the SES 970 bus at Athens station, located near Athens in Athens.
Which station is closest to Dover?
The nearest stop to Dover is Duke OF York ST @ Legislative Av station. Exit here to reach your destination in Athens.
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.