What is the travel distance from Dover to Boston?

About 320 miles (517 km) separate Dover and Boston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dover to Boston?

The majority of buses traveling from Dover to Boston start their journey at Dover Downs and wind up at Back Bay Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Freedom Trail, Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Duck Tour and JFK Library.

Bus Dover to Boston from $84 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Dover to Boston on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	9h 40m	8:55pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	10h 25m	9:40pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:15am	Dover (7-Eleven)	10h 25m	9:40pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	3:05am	Dover (7-Eleven)	12h 15m	3:20pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	3:05am	Dover (7-Eleven)	11h 45m	2:50pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Get from Dover to Boston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

10h 35mAverage Duration

320 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dover and Boston?

Stops in Dover

A
Dover Downs
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901-2008
B
Dupont Hwy & Lepore Dr
7-Eleven, 654 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dover, DE, US to Boston, MA, US by bus

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$143

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The cheapest trip from Dover, DE, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $84

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dover, DE, US to Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $84 to $189 for a bus ticket from Dover, DE, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-11-28.