There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Dover Plains by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Southeasttrain Harlem
4h 5m$30–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
6h 23m$16–31Drive 88.9 mi
- Drive from Newark to Dover Plainscar 88.9 mi
1h 54m$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Southeasttrain Harlem
4h 21m$36–84
Newark to Dover Plains by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Dover Plains is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Dover Plains is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Dover Plains. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Route 343 & Route 22 East via TransCenter and Poughkeepsie Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Dover Plains. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Dover Plains via 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central Terminal and Southeast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Newark and Dover Plains is 88 miles. The road distance is 89.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Dover Plains without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Newark to Dover Plains, including transfers.
Newark to Dover Plains bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Dover Plains train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Newark to Dover Plains is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Dover Plains, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Southeast hourly. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Route 343 & Route 22 East via White Plains Bus Station, TransCenter, and Poughkeepsie Train Station in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Southeast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Southeast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from TransCenter to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Leprechaun Lines
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Dover Plains bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at White Plains Bus Station.
Newark to Dover Plains train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Southeast station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Dover Plains is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Newark to Dover Plains.
There are 47+ hotels available in Dover Plains.