How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Dover?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Dover start from $25. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Dover?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Dover is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 136 miles (219 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by CoachRun .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Dover route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from BBBus.com , FlixBus , Greyhound , SprinterBus , CoachRun .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Dover?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Dover at 8:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Dover?

A bus trip from New York City to Dover generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Dover?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is SprinterBus , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Dover?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company SprinterBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.

Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Dover?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is SprinterBus , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Dover?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is SprinterBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Dover from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Dover on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	152 E Broadway	3h 15m	7:45pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Chinatown - E Broadway	3h	8:00pm	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	37th St & 7th Ave	3h 30m	7:30pm	Dover Downs	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	6h 20m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	4h	2:30am	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Dover on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	152 E Broadway	3h 15m	7:45pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Chinatown - E Broadway	3h	8:00pm	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	37th St & 7th Ave	3h 30m	7:30pm	Dover Downs	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	6h 20m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	4h	2:30am	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Dover on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:45am	152 E Broadway	3h 16m	12:01pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Chinatown - E Broadway	3h	8:00pm	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	37th St & 7th Ave	3h 30m	7:30pm	Dover Downs	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	6h 20m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	4h	2:30am	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Dover on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	152 E Broadway	3h 15m	7:45pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	8th Ave and West 30th St	3h 10m	1:40pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	37th St & 7th Ave	3h 30m	7:30pm	Dover Downs	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	6h 20m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	4h	2:30am	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Dover on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	152 E Broadway	3h 15m	7:45pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30am	8th Ave and West 30th St	3h 10m	1:40pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	37th St & 7th Ave	3h 30m	7:30pm	Dover Downs	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	6h 20m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	4h	2:30am	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Dover on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	152 E Broadway	3h 15m	7:45pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Chinatown - E Broadway	3h	8:00pm	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	6h 20m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	4h	2:30am	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	4h 5m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Dover on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	152 E Broadway	3h 15m	7:45pm	1200 N Dupont Hwy	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	Chinatown - E Broadway	3h	8:00pm	1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19904	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	37th St & 7th Ave	3h 30m	7:30pm	Dover Downs	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	6h 20m	2:50pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	4h	2:30am	Dover (7-Eleven)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:13 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Dover

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

136 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Dover?

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
37th St & 7th Ave
201 West 37th St. (on West 37th St.), New York, NY 10001, (Adjacent to Fed Ex. Within walking distance to various subway stations - A.C.E. IND Lines 1.2.3.7.IRT Lines)
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C
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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D
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
F
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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Stops in Dover

A
Dover Downs
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901-2008
B
Dupont Hwy & Lepore Dr
7-Eleven, 654 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901

Compare bus companies

BBBus.com

3/5138 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.2

Wifi2.3

Based on 138 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. BBBus.com ticket prices on this trip start at $25

bbbus.com New York City Dover recent customer reviews

The Bus was not clean , the driver was a bit ruff with his stops and we got to our destination 20 minutes late which cause me to miss my next bus

Sherie W.

August 16, 2024

Terrible, never booking again

Noemi R.

November 26, 2025

They just dropped me off anyway from my location paid for

Mamoudou B.

November 30, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,971 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus New York City Dover recent customer reviews

I booked the ticket for my brother who unfortunately missed it due to unforeseen circumstances. I’ve been trying to reach out to flixbus and no one is attending to me.

Dennis O.

April 18, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound New York City Dover recent customer reviews

I booked a ticket for 4:40 pm. They gave me some random address. I wait for hour and there was nothing. No bus. My trip was transit. So I had to go the second bus by myself. It is annoying

Javidan A.

September 28, 2021

Bus was suppose to be leaving New York at 7:45, didn’t leave till after midnight. Very frustrated

Daniel T.

September 26, 2021

Greyhound has to do better with communication. I also believe Greyhound should start doing bag search.

Kezyah K.

August 27, 2019

SprinterBus

4/553 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4.5

Based on 53 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the power outlets. SprinterBus ticket prices on this trip start at $50

SprinterBus New York City Dover recent customer reviews

Nice , cozy bus

Ana R.

December 28, 2020

Very Nice Clean & Friendly

Tisha B.

May 28, 2018

CoachRun

3.5/5666 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.2

Based on 666 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. CoachRun ticket prices on this trip start at $29

CoachRun New York City Dover recent customer reviews

Pathetic! NY to Virginia route, bus was delayed to destination by two hours.

Sunny Kumar D.

October 10, 2025

It was good experience

Muhammad S.

May 23, 2025

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Dover, DE, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Dover?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Dover start from $25. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Dover?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Dover is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 136 miles (219 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h and is operated by CoachRun.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Dover route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from BBBus.com, FlixBus, Greyhound, SprinterBus, CoachRun.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Dover?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Dover at 8:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Dover?
A bus trip from New York City to Dover generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Dover?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is SprinterBus, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Dover?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company SprinterBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Dover?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is SprinterBus, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Dover?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is SprinterBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/07

$32

01/08

$32

Today

$30

01/10

$30

01/11

$32

01/12

$33

01/13

$33

01/14

$30

The cheapest trip from New York City to Dover, DE, US was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Dover, DE, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $59 for a bus ticket from New York City to Dover, DE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2026-01-10.

Usually FlixBus, SprinterBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.