How to get from Roosevelt Island to Dover by subway and train?

Roosevelt Island to Dover - Subway Schedule

The R subway from Roosevelt Island to Dover usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 20 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Roosevelt Island to Dover by subway and train

To get from Roosevelt Island to Dover in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the R subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLU train and finally take the MNE train from Hoboken Terminal station to Dover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The subway and train schedule from Roosevelt Island may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Dover on the Moovit app.

140min
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Train - BLU
Train - MNE
Leaves from Lexington Av/59 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - BLU
    Wait for train
    BLU
    Hoboken - 33rd Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken
    ID HOB
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - MNEMNE
    Wait for train
    MNE
    #0851| Hackettstown
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dover
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    93 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Roosevelt Island to Dover

The distance between Roosevelt Island, New York - New Jersey and Dover, New York - New Jersey is approximately 45.55 mi, which can typically be traveled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roosevelt Island to Dover by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Roosevelt Island to Dover

To check the subway and train schedule from Roosevelt Island to Dover using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Roosevelt Island) and destination (Dover), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Dover?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Subway line R, Train line BLU, Train line MNE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Roosevelt Island and Dover?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 train lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Roosevelt Island to Dover?

    The R subway line goes from Lexington Av/59 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan to 34 St-Herald Sq station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 34 St-Herald Sq station near Dover in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Roosevelt Island to Dover by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Roosevelt Island in Manhattan and Dover in New York - New Jersey by subway and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Roosevelt Island to get to Dover?

    Get on the R subway from the Lexington Av/59 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when traveling between Roosevelt Island and Dover?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Herald Sq station, which is closest to Dover in New York - New Jersey.

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