The cheapest and fastest trains from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA
Cheapest price
$250
Average price
$306
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA will cost around $306 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $250.
It's difficult to get from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA without transferring at least once.










Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Dover, NJ to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €55, and a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€85 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dover, NJ to Boston, MA train times
The table below shows live departures for Dover, NJ to Boston, MA trains for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:04 PM Dover, NJ | 5h11 | 4:15 AM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 18 | |||||
![]() | 4:10 AM Dover, NJ | 5h55 | 10:05 AM Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA
Trains from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA run on average 27 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) but you can travel from only $68 (€55) by flight.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 20:29. The fastest train covers the 207 miles (334 km) distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 207 miles (334 km) |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 01:49 |
Last train 20:29 |
Train companies: Amtrak Acela, Amtrak, NJ Transit from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA trainsAmtrak Acela, Amtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Dover, NJ and Boston, MA from $68 (€55). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Boston, MA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dover, NJ to Boston, MA
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Atlantic Avenue.
- Legal Sea Foods
- Tavern in the Square
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $0.50
- InterContinental Boston
- The Langham, Boston
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for Amtrak services
- Hall 2: platforms 6-13 for MBTA Commuter Rail services
- Bus terminal located on the upper level.
- Subway: Red Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Multiple lines
- 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several garages in the vicinity.
- Sorellina
- Atlantic Fish Company
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Copley Square Hotel
- The Westin Copley Place
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail
- Hall 2: Orange Line subway platforms
- Subway: Orange Line
- Bus: Several lines available
- Commuter Rail: Framingham/Worcester Line, Franklin Line, Needham Line, Providence/Stoughton Line
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