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How to get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ School St station to Elm St @ Hancock St 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 7 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Somerville Ave @ School St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

67min$5.80
Bus - 8787
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ School St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Somerville Ave @ School St
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    35 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

Alternative route from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 83, RED LINE and 23

To get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 83 bus from Somerville Ave Opp Central St station to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr 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 11 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Somerville Ave @ School St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

71min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8383
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Somerville Ave Opp Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave Opp Central St
    ID 2591
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr
    ID 2443
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    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.
    28 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
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Public transit directions from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester

The distance between Somerville Ave @ School St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 12.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 83, RED LINE and 23

To get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 83 bus from Somerville Ave Opp Central St station to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr 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 11 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Somerville Ave @ School St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

71min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8383
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Somerville Ave Opp Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave Opp Central St
    ID 2591
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr
    ID 2443
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    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.
    28 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 87, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 83, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Somerville Ave @ School St and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester?

    The 87 bus line goes from Arlington Center station near Somerville Ave @ School St in Somerville to Elm St @ Hancock St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Elm St @ Hancock St station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Somerville Ave @ School St in Somerville and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Somerville Ave @ School St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Arlington Center stop near Somerville Ave @ School St in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Somerville Ave @ School St and Dorchester?

    Get off the bus at the Elm St @ Hancock St stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Somerville Ave @ School St to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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