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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Dover by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from South Station to Needham Junctiontrain train Needham Line
    39 min
    $17–26

  2. Drive  16 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Dovercar car 16 mi
    28 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 504 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Washington St @ Bacon St to Dovertaxi taxi
    40 min
    $37–49

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Dovertaxi taxi 16 mi
    28 min
    $50–65

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  • Distance: 16 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Dover, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Needham Junction hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 32 min.

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