How to get from Brookline to Dorchester by bus?

From Brookline to Dorchester by bus

To get from Brookline to Dorchester in Boston, take the 66 bus from Harvard St @ Beacon St station to Malcolm X Blvd @ King St station. Next, take the 23 bus from Malcolm X Blvd @ King St station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Brookline may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

54min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Harvard St @ Beacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard St @ Beacon St
    ID 1308
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
    ID 11257
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brookline to Dorchester by bus via 66 and 19

To get from Brookline to Dorchester in Boston, take the 66 bus from Harvard St @ Beacon St station to Nubian station. Next, take the 19 bus from Nubian station to Geneva Ave @ Holiday St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Brookline may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

61min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 1919
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Harvard St @ Beacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard St @ Beacon St
    ID 1308
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
    ID 553
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brookline to Dorchester

The distance between Brookline, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 5.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookline to Dorchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Brookline to Dorchester

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brookline to Dorchester by bus via 66 and 19

To get from Brookline to Dorchester in Boston, take the 66 bus from Harvard St @ Beacon St station to Nubian station. Next, take the 19 bus from Nubian station to Geneva Ave @ Holiday St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Brookline may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

61min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 1919
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Harvard St @ Beacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard St @ Beacon St
    ID 1308
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
    ID 553
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brookline to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brookline to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 19.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brookline and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brookline to Dorchester?

    The 66 bus line goes from Harvard St @ Beacon St station near Brookline in Brookline to Nubian Via Allston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nubian Via Allston station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brookline to Dorchester by bus?

    The total travel time between Brookline in Brookline and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brookline to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Harvard St @ Beacon St stop near Brookline in Brookline.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brookline and Dorchester?

    Get off the bus at the Nubian Via Allston stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Brookline to Dorchester?

    The ride from Brookline to Dorchester costs $3.40.

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