How to get from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ by bus and train?

From Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ by bus and train

To get from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 756 bus from Garden State Plaza station to Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PVL train and finally take the MEL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Dover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Garden State Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dover, NJ on the Moovit app.

160min
Bus - 756756
Train - PVL
Train - MEL
Walk to Dover, NJ
Leaves from Garden State Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Garden State Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 756756
    Wait for bus
    756
    Englewood Clf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way
    ID 12125
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bridge Landing
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1620| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0851| Hackettstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dover, NJ
    Walk to
    Dover, NJ
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ by bus and train via 171, PVL and MEL

To get from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 171 bus from Garden State Plaza station to Rt-4 350' E Of Hackensack Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PVL train and finally take the MEL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Dover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The bus and train schedule from Garden State Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dover, NJ on the Moovit app.

162min
Bus - 171171
Train - PVL
Train - MEL
Walk to Dover, NJ
Leaves from Garden State Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Garden State Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    New York Gw Bridge Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-4 350' E Of Hackensack Ave
    ID 12211
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bridge Landing
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1620| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0851| Hackettstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dover, NJ
    Walk to
    Dover, NJ
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ

The distance between Garden State Plaza and Dover, NJ is approximately 59.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dover – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Garden State Plaza) and destination (Dover, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ by bus and train via 171, PVL and MEL

To get from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 171 bus from Garden State Plaza station to Rt-4 350' E Of Hackensack Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PVL train and finally take the MEL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Dover station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The bus and train schedule from Garden State Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dover, NJ on the Moovit app.

162min
Bus - 171171
Train - PVL
Train - MEL
Walk to Dover, NJ
Leaves from Garden State Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Garden State Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    New York Gw Bridge Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-4 350' E Of Hackensack Ave
    ID 12211
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bridge Landing
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1620| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0851| Hackettstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dover
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dover, NJ
    Walk to
    Dover, NJ
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 756, Train line PVL, Train line MEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 171, Train line PVL, Train line MEL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Garden State Plaza and Dover, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ?

    The 756 bus line goes from Englewood Clf station near Garden State Plaza in Paramus to Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way station near Dover, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garden State Plaza to Dover, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Garden State Plaza and Dover, NJ by bus and train is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Garden State Plaza to get to Dover, NJ?

    Get on the 756 bus from the Englewood Clf stop near Garden State Plaza in Paramus.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Garden State Plaza and Dover, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the Hackensack Ave at Commerce Way station, which is closest to Dover, NJ.

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