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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Dover is to bus and train which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 22m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Dover. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Morris St At W Blackwell St via Dallas BBQ Times Square and Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

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 4m.

How far is it from Boston to Dover?

The distance between Boston and Dover is 276 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 4m and costs $55 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 Boston 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 4m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Boston to Dover bus arrive?

Boston to Dover bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York 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 75+ hotels available in Dover.

Boston to Dover - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Dover by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
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 4m
$57–735
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 22m
$35–68
Drive 238.5 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Dovercar 238.5 mi
4h 37m
$44–63
Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain
5h 9m
$489–1,635
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas BBQ Times Square to Convent Station, NJbus Nyc
8h 13m
$84–145
Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain
5h 37m
$441–1,250
Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain
5h 48m
$75–497
Ferry, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain
7h
$200–1,544
Ferry, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain
7h 32m
$272–412

Boston to Dover by train

118Weekly Trains

6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274.6 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Morris St At W Blackwell St via New York, Dallas BBQ Times Square, Convent Station, NJ, Convent, Morristown, and Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St in around 8h 13m.

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