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How to get from Airport to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Airport to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Airport to Dorchester in Boston, take the SL3 bus from Airport station to South Station station. Next, take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

65min$4.80
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Airport
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #917 | Readville
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Airport to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Airport to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 23 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Washington St Opp Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

61min$6.50
Walk to subway stationSubway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Airport to Dorchester

The distance between Airport, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 8.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Airport 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 Airport

Airport is located at Airport, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Bennington St @ Chelsea St.

Subway stations close to Airport:

  • Maverick
  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Bus stations close to Airport:

  • Bennington St @ Chelsea St
  • Blue Line - Mbta
  • Bennington St @ Prescott St

Ferry stations close to Airport:

  • Lewis Mall Wharf
  • Logan Airport Ferry Terminal

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
  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
  • Washington St @ Algonquin St

From Airport to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Airport to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 23 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Washington St Opp Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

61min$6.50
Walk to subway stationSubway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line FAIRMOUNT.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Airport and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Airport to Dorchester in Boston?

    The SL3 bus line goes from South Station station near Airport to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till South Station station near Dorchester in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Airport to Dorchester in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Airport and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Airport to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the South Station stop near Airport in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Airport and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the South Station station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The ride from Airport to Dorchester costs $4.80.

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