There are 3 ways to get from South Station to Dover by train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Dover is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Dover is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from South Station station to Dover. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Needham Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between South Station and Dover is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Dover without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs $17 - $26.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from South Station to Dover, including transfers.
South Station to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
South Station to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Needham Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Dover is 16 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from South Station to Dover.
There are 1583+ hotels available in Dover.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Dover, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Needham Junction hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 32 min.
Train from South Station to Needham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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