There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Metuchen by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Newark Broad St
best- Take the train from Dover to Newark Broad Sttrain Mne / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
2h 5m$8–38Drive 32.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dover to Metuchencar 32.9 mi
50 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dover to Metuchentaxi 32.9 mi
50 min$130–160Train
- Take the train from Dover to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Mne
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Metuchentrain Nec
2h 11m$6–35
Dover to Metuchen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Metuchen is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Metuchen is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Dover to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Metuchen via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Dover and Metuchen is 52 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Metuchen without a car is to train via Newark Broad St which takes 2h 5m and costs $8 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Dover to Metuchen, including transfers.
Dover to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Metuchen is 33 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Dover to Metuchen.
There are 342+ hotels available in Metuchen.
What companies run services between Dover, NJ, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Dover to Metuchen via Newark Broad St, University Ave At Lackawanna Ave, Newark, Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Dover to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from Newark Penn Station to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
Train from Dover to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–20
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Metuchen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–16
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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