How to get from The Loop to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From The Loop to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from The Loop to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 1 bus from The Loop station to 56 River Street - Red Hen Market station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Bus - 11
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from The Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Loop
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    56 River Street - Red Hen Market
    ID 8912283
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from The Loop to Dorchester by bus, subway and train via 1, HAVERHILL and RED LINE

To get from The Loop to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 1 bus from The Loop station to 56 River Street - Red Hen Market station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

157min$13.40
Bus - 11
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from The Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Loop
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    56 River Street - Red Hen Market
    ID 8912283
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bradford
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #208 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from The Loop to Dorchester

The distance between The Loop, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 47.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Loop 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.

Public transit stations close to The Loop

The Loop is located at The Loop, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Amc Theater.

Bus stations close to The Loop:

  • Amc Theater
  • Target Plaza
  • Methuen Plaza - Walmart

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Talbot Ave @ Spencer St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St
  • Washington St @ Melville Ave
  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St

Related Routes

Alternative route from The Loop to Dorchester by bus, subway and train via 1, HAVERHILL and RED LINE

To get from The Loop to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 1 bus from The Loop station to 56 River Street - Red Hen Market station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

157min$13.40
Bus - 11
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from The Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Loop
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    56 River Street - Red Hen Market
    ID 8912283
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bradford
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #208 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Loop to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line DOWNEASTER, Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Loop to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line HAVERHILL, Bus line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Loop and Dorchester?

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

  • Which bus line goes from The Loop to Dorchester?

    The 1 bus line goes from Washington Square Transit Center station near The Loop in Methuen Town to 56 River Street - Red Hen Market station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till 56 River Street - Red Hen Market station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between The Loop in Methuen Town and Dorchester in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Washington Square Transit Center stop near The Loop in Methuen Town.

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

    Get off the bus at the 56 River Street - Red Hen Market station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.