How to get from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Main St @ Union St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Community Collge station to Ruggles station. Next, take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Community Collge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Community Collge
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Main St @ Union St to Dorchester by subway

To get from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Community Collge station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

55min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Community Collge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Community Collge
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester

The distance between Main St @ Union St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 8.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St @ Union 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.

Public transit stations close to Main St @ Union St

Main St @ Union St is located at Main St @ Union St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Warren St @ Church St.

Subway stations close to Main St @ Union St:

  • Community Collge
  • Science Park / West End

Train stations close to Main St @ Union St:

  • North Station

Bus stations close to Main St @ Union St:

  • Warren St @ Church St
  • Main St @ Harvard St
  • Main St @ W School St

Ferry stations close to Main St @ Union St:

  • North Station (Lovejoy Wharf)
  • Charlestown Navy Yard

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 @ Wheatland Ave

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From Main St @ Union St to Dorchester by subway

To get from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Community Collge station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

55min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Community Collge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Community Collge
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Main St @ Union St and Dorchester in Boston?

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

  • Which subway line goes from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Community Collge station near Main St @ Union St to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Dorchester in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Main St @ Union St and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Main St @ Union St to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Community Collge station near Main St @ Union St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Main St @ Union St and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Main St @ Union St to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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