What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Dover is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Dover is to fly and train which takes 3h 29m and costs $470 - $2,400.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Dover. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Dover via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Boston to Dover?

The distance between Boston and Dover is 241 miles. The road distance is 239.9 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Dover without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $55 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Dover?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Boston to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Dover bus from?

Boston to Dover bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Dover train from?

Boston to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Dover?

The best way to get from Boston to Dover is to train which takes 6h and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Boston to Dover bus arrive?

Boston to Dover bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Dover train arrive?

Boston to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Dover is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Boston to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 74+ hotels available in Dover.

Boston to Dover - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Boston and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Dover. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Morris St At W Blackwell St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop and Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Dover by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain
3h 29m
$470–2,306
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain Mne
6h 18m
$36–75
Train
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain Mne
6h
$56–733
Drive 238.5 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Dovercar 238.5 mi
4h 37m
$44–63
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain
4h 2m
$60–398
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain
3h 52m
$221–985
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain
5h 50m
$268–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stopbus 193 / ...
8h 30m
$51–155

Boston to Dover by train

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Distance: 239.8 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Dover via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Morris St At W Blackwell St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, and Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St in around 8h 30m.

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