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How to get fromCalifornia to Doverby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from California to Dover by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train
    7h 30m
    $375–1,584

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SFO - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train
    9h 21m
    $184–835

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train Mne
    2d 14h
    $862–1,722

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 21h
    $448–865

  5. Drive 2,721.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Dovercar car 2,721.8 mi
    44h 50m
    $497–718

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train
    8h 48m
    $191–685

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SAN - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train
    8h 44m
    $216–977

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SMF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train
    8h 39m
    $225–575

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain train
    9h 26m
    $204–801

  10. Fly San Diego International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SAN - JFK
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain train
    9h 26m
    $208–1,143

  11. Train via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,020–2,185

  12. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,092–2,242

California to Dover by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$862Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,479 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between California, USA and Dover, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Morris St At W Blackwell St via St Louis Bus Station, Newark Penn Station, Short Hills Mall, and Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St in around 2d 21h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Dover via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 2d 19h.

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