How to get from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From 495 Western Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Mackin St station to Harvard 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 13 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

73min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Western Ave @ Mackin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    32 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
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 495 Western Ave to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Mackin St station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

70min$6.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Western Ave @ Mackin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1619 | Readville
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester

The distance between 495 Western Ave, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 12.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From 495 Western Ave to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Mackin St station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

70min$6.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Western Ave @ Mackin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1619 | Readville
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct bus between 495 Western Ave and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 86 bus line goes from Western Ave @ Mackin St station near 495 Western Ave to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harvard station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 495 Western Ave and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 495 Western Ave to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Western Ave @ Mackin St stop near 495 Western Ave in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 495 Western Ave and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester?

    The ride from 495 Western Ave to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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