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Compare train and bus for Dover, NH to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover, NH to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dover, NH to Boston, MA:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover, NH to Boston, MA costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.87 (€-9.13). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dover, NH to Boston, MA
How to get from Dover, NH to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dover, NH to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:55 AM1h05Portsmouth, Hanover Station2:00 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$171One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus12:55 AM1h05Portsmouth, Hanover Station2:00 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus12:55 AM1h05Portsmouth, Hanover Station2:00 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 684 Downeaster12:47 PM1h33Dover Station, Dover, NH2:20 PMNorth Station, Boston, MA$281One-way0 transfers
- 680 Downeaster6:17 AM1h33Dover Station, Dover, NH7:50 AMNorth Station, Boston, MA$281One-way0 transfers
- 682 Downeaster8:17 AM1h33Dover Station, Dover, NH9:50 AMNorth Station, Boston, MA$281One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 PM1h25Portsmouth, Hanover Station4:15 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dover, NH to Boston, MA:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dover, NH to Boston, MA costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dover, NH and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dover Station, Dover, NH and arrive in North Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, Hanover Station and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Salem, MA and arrive in Long Wharf (Boston), MA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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