How to get from Forest Hills to Dorchester by bus?

From Forest Hills to Dorchester by bus

To get from Forest Hills to Dorchester in Boston, take the 16 bus from Forest Hills station to Columbia Rd @ Washington St station. Next, take the 23 bus from Washington St @ Columbia Rd station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

26min$3.40
Bus - 1616
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Harbor Point Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Washington St
    ID 2925
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Dorchester by bus via 16

Take one direct bus from Forest Hills to Dorchester in Boston: take the 16 bus from Forest Hills station to Columbia Rd @ Washington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

26min$1.70
Bus - 1616
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Harbor Point Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Washington St
    ID 2925
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Dorchester

The distance between Forest Hills, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 3.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills to Dorchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Forest Hills to Dorchester by bus via 16

Take one direct bus from Forest Hills to Dorchester in Boston: take the 16 bus from Forest Hills station to Columbia Rd @ Washington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

26min$1.70
Bus - 1616
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Harbor Point Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Washington St
    ID 2925
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 16.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Hills to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 16 bus line goes from Harbor Point Via South Bay Center station near Forest Hills to Columbia Rd @ Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Columbia Rd @ Washington St station near Dorchester in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Dorchester in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 26 min.

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

    Get on the 16 bus from the Harbor Point Via South Bay Center stop near Forest Hills in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Columbia Rd @ Washington St stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Hills to Dorchester?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Dorchester costs $3.40.

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