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How to get from Dock Square to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Dock Square to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Dock Square to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Rockport station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

164min$16.35
Walk to train station
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Rockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockport
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #28 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dock Square to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Dock Square to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Rockport station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $17.05.

159min$17.05
Walk to train station
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Rockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockport
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #28 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1633 | Readville
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dock Square to Dorchester

The distance between Dock Square, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 42.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dock Square to Dorchester by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Dock Square to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Dock Square to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Rockport station to Chelsea station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $17.05.

159min$17.05
Walk to train station
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Rockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockport
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #28 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1633 | Readville
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dock Square to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dock Square to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line SL3, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct train between Dock Square and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dock Square to Dorchester?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from Rockport station near Dock Square in Rockport to #28 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #28 | North Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dock Square to Dorchester by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Dock Square in Rockport and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dock Square to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the Rockport station near Dock Square in Rockport.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dock Square and Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the #28 | North Station stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Dock Square to Dorchester?

    The ride from Dock Square to Dorchester costs $16.35.