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How to get fromBoston to Dover Plainsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Dover Plains by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Dover Plainstrain train
    7h 3m
    $74–730

  2. Drive  157.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Dover Plainscar car 157.5 mi
    3h 26m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to White Plains Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus bus Wpp
    9h 23m
    $36–62

  4. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Dover Plainstrain train
    6h 30m
    $86–497

  5. Train via Brewster

    1. Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from White Plains to Southeasttrain train Harlem
    7h 10m
    $66–720

Boston to Dover Plains by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Dover Plains via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Route 343 & Route 22 East via White Plains Bus Station, TransCenter, and Poughkeepsie Train Station in around 9h 23m.

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