How to get from Stamford to Dover by train?

From Stamford to Dover by train

To get from Stamford to Dover in New York - New Jersey, take the ACELA train from Stamford station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the MEL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Dover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - MEL
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6619| Dover
  • 5
    Ride to train station Dover
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Stamford to Dover by subway and train

To get from Stamford to Dover in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEW HAVEN train from Stamford station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the MEL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Dover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - D
Train - MEL
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1437#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    450 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6619| Dover
  • 9
    Ride to train station Dover
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stamford to Dover

The distance between Stamford, New York - New Jersey and Dover, New York - New Jersey is approximately 79.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stamford to Dover by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Stamford to Dover by subway and train

To get from Stamford to Dover in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEW HAVEN train from Stamford station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the MEL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Dover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - D
Train - MEL
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1437#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    450 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6619| Dover
  • 9
    Ride to train station Dover
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stamford to Dover?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Train line MEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stamford to Dover?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Train line NEW HAVEN, Subway line D, Train line MEL.

  • Is there a direct train between Stamford and Dover?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stamford to Dover?

    The ACELA train line goes from Washington station near Stamford in Stamford to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Dover in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stamford to Dover by train?

    The total travel time between Stamford in Stamford and Dover in New York - New Jersey by train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stamford to get to Dover?

    Get on the ACELA train from the Washington station near Stamford in Stamford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stamford and Dover?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Dover in New York - New Jersey.

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