Dover, DE is the capital of Delaware and has a population of just over 37,000 people. While Dover does not have its own public transportation system, there are several transportation options available to residents and visitors alike. The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) provides both fixed-route bus and paratransit services throughout the state with stops in Dover. DART First State is a public bus transit system operating in Kent and Sussex County, also providing stops in Dover. Additionally, the city offers an on-demand shuttle service called Route 11 Connector that transports rides within specific boundaries for a small fare. For those who prefer to drive themselves around town or travel outside of Delaware, there are multiple taxi services offering door-to-door services as well as car rentals located close to the city center.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dover (zip 19904) takes 24.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dover (zip 19904) get to work:
- 78.4% drive their own car alone
- 12.5% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit