Traffic & Transportation in Dover
Dover's transportation picture combines a real, distinctive Boston rail connection with a genuinely short average commute and car-dependent daily-trip patterns.
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Learn moreDirect Amtrak Downeaster rail access
Dover is served by the real, current Amtrak Downeaster, providing direct passenger-rail service to Boston -- a genuine transit asset most other New Hampshire Tier A markets lack.
A genuinely short average commute
Dover's average commute ran approximately 18 minutes, approximately 22.6% below the cited national average of approximately 23 minutes.
Genuinely car-dependent for most daily trips
Notwithstanding the Downeaster option, Dover runs genuinely car-dependent for most other daily trips.
Key takeaways
- Dover's average commute ran approximately 18 minutes, well below the national average.
- The Amtrak Downeaster provides real, direct passenger-rail access to Boston.
- Dover runs genuinely car-dependent for most daily trips outside Boston-bound rail commuting.
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