How to get from Grand Central to Dover by subway and train?

From Grand Central to Dover by subway and train

To get from Grand Central to Dover in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the 7X subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 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 1 hr 48 min. The subway and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Dover on the Moovit app.

108min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 2
Train - MEL
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 min
  • 6
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6617| Dover
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dover
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Central to Dover by subway and train via D and MEL

To get from Grand Central to Dover in New York - New Jersey, take the D subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, take the MEL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Dover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The subway and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Dover on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to subway station
Subway - D
Train - MEL
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6617| Dover
  • 6
    Ride to train station Dover
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Dover

The distance between Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and Dover, New York - New Jersey is approximately 44.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central 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 Grand Central to Dover

To check the subway and train schedule from Grand Central to Dover using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand Central to Dover by subway and train via D and MEL

To get from Grand Central to Dover in New York - New Jersey, take the D subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, take the MEL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Dover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The subway and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Dover on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to subway station
Subway - D
Train - MEL
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6617| Dover
  • 6
    Ride to train station Dover
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Dover?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Subway line 7X, Subway line 2, Train line MEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Dover?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Subway line D, Train line MEL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Dover?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Dover?

    The 7X subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Dover in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Dover by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Dover in New York - New Jersey by subway and train is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central to get to Dover?

    Get on the 7X subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central and Dover?

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

  • When is the first train from Grand Central to Dover?

    The first train from Grand Central in Manhattan to Dover in New York - New Jersey is Morris & Essex Line. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 8:56 PM.

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