How to get from Union St & Common St to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Union St & Common St to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Union St & Common St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Oak Grove 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 9 min. The ride fare is $14.60. The bus, subway and train schedule from Union St & Common St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

129min$14.60
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Lawrence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    44 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union St & Common St to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Union St & Common St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Oak Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The bus, subway and train schedule from Union St & Common St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

111min$12.90
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Lawrence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    44 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    14 min
  • 8
    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 Union St & Common St to Dorchester

The distance between Union St & Common St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 33.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union St & Common St 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Union St & Common St to Dorchester

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

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From Union St & Common St to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Union St & Common St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Oak Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The bus, subway and train schedule from Union St & Common St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

111min$12.90
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Lawrence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    44 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    14 min
  • 8
    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 Union St & Common St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union St & Common St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Union St & Common St 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 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Union St & Common St to Dorchester?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from Lawrence station near Union St & Common St in Lawrence to #224 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #224 | North Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union St & Common St to Dorchester by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Union St & Common St in Lawrence and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Union St & Common St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the Lawrence station near Union St & Common St in Lawrence.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Union St & Common St and Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the #224 | North Station stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Union St & Common St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Union St & Common St to Dorchester costs $14.60.

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