How to get from Harvard to Dorchester by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Harvard to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 60 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

60min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Harvard to Dorchester in Boston, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station to Nubian station. Next, take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

61min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard to Dorchester

The distance between Harvard, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 10.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Union Square
  • Central
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Eliot St @ Bennett St
  • JFK St @ Eliot St

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
  • Washington St @ Vassar St
  • Washington St @ Wheatland Ave

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Harvard to Dorchester in Boston, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St station to Nubian station. Next, take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

61min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harvard and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harvard to Dorchester?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Harvard in Cambridge to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard to Dorchester by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harvard to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Harvard in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harvard and Dorchester?

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the first subway from Harvard to Dorchester?

    The first subway from Harvard in Cambridge to Dorchester in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the Harvard Square station at 1:22 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Harvard to Dorchester?

    The ride from Harvard to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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