There are 4 ways to get from Charlestown to Dover by subway, train, taxi, or car
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Subway, train via Forest Hills
best- Take the subway from Community College to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Forest Hills to Needham Junctiontrain Needham Line
1h 39m$18–27Drive 17.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlestown to Dovercar 17.1 mi
31 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Charlestown to Dovertaxi 17.1 mi
31 min$55–70Subway, train
- Take the subway from Community College to Back Baysubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Needham Junctiontrain Needham Line
1h 39m$19–28
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Dover is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Dover is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Charlestown to Dover. However, there are services departing from Community College and arriving at Needham Junction via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Charlestown and Dover is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Dover without a car is to subway and train via Forest Hills which takes 1h 39m and costs $18 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Charlestown to Dover, including transfers.
Charlestown to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Community College station.
Charlestown to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Dover is 17 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Charlestown to Dover.
There are 1280+ hotels available in Dover.
What companies run services between Charlestown, MA, USA and Dover, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Charlestown to Dover. However, you can take the subway to Forest Hills, walk to Forest Hills, take the train to Needham Junction, then take the taxi to Dover. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Dover.
Subway from Community College to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Forest Hills to Needham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Community College to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Back Bay to Needham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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