How to get from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ by subway and train?

From 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ by subway and train

To get from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ in Dover, take the F 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 55 min. The subway and train schedule from 5 Av/W 42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Dover, NJ on the Moovit app.

115min

Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

1
Walk to subway station
42 St-Bryant Pk
60 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for subway
F
Coney Island-Stillwell Av
3
Ride to subway station
34 St-Herald Sq
2 min
4
Walk to train station
34 St-Penn Station
320 yd • 4 min
5
MEL
Wait for train
MEL
#6617| Dover
6
Ride to train station
Dover
91 min
7
Walk to
Dover, NJ
640 yd • 8 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ by subway and train via B and MEL

To get from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ in Dover, take the B 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 56 min. The subway and train schedule from 5 Av/W 42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Dover, NJ on the Moovit app.

116min

Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

1
Walk to subway station
42 St-Bryant Pk
60 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for subway
B
Brighton Beach
3
Ride to subway station
34 St-Herald Sq
2 min
4
Walk to train station
34 St-Penn Station
320 yd • 4 min
5
MEL
Wait for train
MEL
#6617| Dover
6
Ride to train station
Dover
91 min
7
Walk to
Dover, NJ
640 yd • 8 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ

The distance between 5 Av/W 42 St and Dover, NJ is approximately 44.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dover – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ

To check the subway and train schedule from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (5 Av/W 42 St) and destination (Dover, NJ), 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.

Alternative route from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ by subway and train via B and MEL

116min

Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

1
Walk to subway station
42 St-Bryant Pk
60 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for subway
B
Brighton Beach
3
Ride to subway station
34 St-Herald Sq
2 min
4
Walk to train station
34 St-Penn Station
320 yd • 4 min
5
MEL
Wait for train
MEL
#6617| Dover
6
Ride to train station
Dover
91 min
7
Walk to
Dover, NJ
640 yd • 8 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ?
The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Subway line F, Train line MEL.
What is the alternative route to get from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ?
The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Subway line B, Train line MEL.
Is there a direct subway between 5 Av/W 42 St and Dover, NJ?
No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.
Which subway line goes from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ?
The F subway line goes from 42 St-Bryant Pk station near 5 Av/W 42 St in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Dover, NJ.
How long does it take to travel from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ by subway and train?
The total travel time between 5 Av/W 42 St and Dover, NJ by subway and train is about 1 hr 55 min.
Where do I get on the subway near 5 Av/W 42 St to get to Dover, NJ?
Get on the F subway from the 42 St-Bryant Pk station near 5 Av/W 42 St in Manhattan.
Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5 Av/W 42 St and Dover, NJ?
Get off the subway at the Coney Island-Stillwell Av station, which is closest to Dover, NJ.
When is the last train from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ?
The last train from 5 Av/W 42 St in Manhattan to Dover, NJ in Dover is the Morris & Essex Line line. It leaves the 34 St-Penn Station station at 8:56 PM.

Last updated on May 16, 2026

How to get from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ by subway and train?

From 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ by subway and train

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Subway And Train schedule from 5 Av/W 42 St to Dover, NJ

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