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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester in Boston, take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. Next, take the 23 bus from Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.
28min$4.10
23Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationSouth Station210 yd • 3 min
- 2FAIRMOUNTWait for trainFAIRMOUNT#915 | Readville
- 3
Ride to train stationFour Corners/Geneva13 min - 4Walk to bus stationWashington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva StationID 47570 yd • 1 min
- 523Wait for bus23Ashmont
- 6Ride to bus stationWashington St @ Algonquin StID 4803 min
- 7Walk toDorchesterBradlee Street210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By train
Take one direct train from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester in Boston: take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.40.
30min$2.40
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationSouth Station210 yd • 3 min
- 2FAIRMOUNTWait for trainFAIRMOUNT#915 | Readville
- 3Ride to train stationFour Corners/Geneva13 min
- 4Walk toDorchesterBradlee Street820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester
The distance between Boston (South Station), Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 4.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Boston (South Station)
Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station Transp. Ctr.
Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):
- Downtown Crossing
- Tufts Medical Center
- Chinatown
Train stations close to Boston (South Station):
- South Station
Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):
- South Station Transp. Ctr
- Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- South Station Boston
Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston
Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Park St.
Subway stations close to Dorchester:
- Shawmut
Train stations close to Dorchester:
- Four Corners/Geneva
- Talbot Avenue
Bus stations close to Dorchester:
- Washington St @ Park St
- Washington St @ Wheatland Ave
- Washington St @ Melville Ave
Related Routes
- Liberty Tree Mall to Dorchester
- North Shore Mall to Dorchester
- Springfield (Mgm Grand) to Dorchester
- Springfield Union Station to Dorchester
- Worcester Union Station to Dorchester
- Council on Aging to Dorchester
- The Loop to Dorchester
- Rivers Edge Plaza to Dorchester
- Amesbury Health Center to Dorchester
- Ccri Warwick (Stop A) to Dorchester
- Harvard to Dorchester
- Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Dorchester
- Charles Park Rd @ Vfw Pkwy to Dorchester
- 17 Charles Park Rd to Dorchester
- Herald St @ Harrison Ave to Dorchester
- Humboldt Ave @ Seaver St to Dorchester
- Humboldt Ave @ Waumbeck St to Dorchester
- Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Dorchester
- Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd to Dorchester
- Humboldt Ave @ Hutchings St to Dorchester
By train
Take one direct train from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester in Boston: take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.40.
30min$2.40
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationSouth Station210 yd • 3 min
- 2FAIRMOUNTWait for trainFAIRMOUNT#915 | Readville
- 3Ride to train stationFour Corners/Geneva13 min
- 4Walk toDorchesterBradlee Street820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester?
The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 23.
What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester?
The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line FAIRMOUNT.
Is there a direct train between Boston (South Station) and Dorchester in Boston?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.
Which train line goes from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester in Boston?
The FAIRMOUNT train line goes from South Station station near Boston (South Station) to #915 | Readville station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #915 | Readville station near Dorchester in Boston
How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester in Boston by train and bus?
The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Dorchester in Boston by train and bus is about 28 min.
Where do I get on the train near Boston (South Station) to get to Dorchester in Boston?
Get on the FAIRMOUNT train from the South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Dorchester in Boston?
Get off the train at the #915 | Readville stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.
When is the first subway from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester in Boston?
The first subway from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the South Station station at 8:21 PM.
When is the first train from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester in Boston?
The first train from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester in Boston is Franklin/Foxboro. It leaves the South Station station at 1:47 AM.
How much is the train fare from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester?
The ride from Boston (South Station) to Dorchester costs $4.10.
