There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Springfield, VA by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
best- Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad StMne / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
5h 53m$38–736Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad StMne / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to AlexandriaNortheast Regional
6h 30m$36–575Train, bus
- Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad StMne / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2605 / ...
7h 29m$42–112Drive 232.1 mi
- Drive from Dover to Springfield, VA232.1 mi
4h 54m$43–62Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad St
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)EWR - DCA
4h 33m$72–489Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Station
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)JFK - DCA
4h 43m$84–515Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Station
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)LGA - DCA
4h 55m$81–576Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad St
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)EWR - IAD
5h 30m$187–443Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Station
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)LGA - IAD
6h 5m$206–520Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Dover to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)HPN - DCA
7h 6m$128–794
Dover to Springfield, VA by train, tram, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Springfield, VA is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Springfield, VA is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $70 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Springfield, VA. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via BROAD STREET station, Newark Penn Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Dover and Springfield, VA is 269 miles. The road distance is 233.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Springfield, VA without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 5h 53m and costs $35 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Dover to Springfield, VA, including transfers.
Dover to Springfield, VA train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Springfield, VA train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Springfield, VA is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Dover to Springfield, VA.
There are 1675+ hotels available in Springfield, VA.
What companies run services between Dover, NJ, USA and Springfield, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Dover to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 5h 53m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Dover to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Dover to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from Newark Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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