There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Dover by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
6h 43m$170–266Drive 276.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Dovercar 276.3 mi
5h 16m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
8h 26m$53–89Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Dovertrain
5h 39m$642–1,665Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Dovertrain
6h 13m$496–1,490Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Portland (PWM)plane EWR - PWM
- Take the train from Portland to Dovertrain
6h 6m$83–399Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Dovertrain
6h 57m$110–528Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Portland (PWM)plane JFK - PWM
- Take the train from Portland to Dovertrain
6h 43m$87–354Fly Laguardia Airport to Portland, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Portland (PWM)plane LGA - PWM
- Take the train from Portland to Dovertrain
7h 23m$101–502
Newark to Dover by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Dover is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Dover is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Boston and Hanover Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Dover via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Newark and Dover is 311 miles. The road distance is 277.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Dover without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Newark to Dover, including transfers.
Newark to Dover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Dover is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $170 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Dover, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Dover via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Boston, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Hanover Station in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Dover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Newark to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Dover is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Newark to Dover.
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