How to get from 561 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From 561 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from 561 Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 226 bus from Opp 561 Main St station to Braintree station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 17 bus from Andrew station to Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

76min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 226226
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 1717
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Opp 561 Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Opp 561 Main St
    ID 13834
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braintree
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Andrew
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Fields Corner
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave
    ID 1515
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 561 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 226, RED LINE and RED LINE

To get from 561 Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 226 bus from Opp 561 Main St station to Braintree station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

72min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 226226
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Opp 561 Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Opp 561 Main St
    ID 13834
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braintree
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    5 min
  • 9
    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 561 Main St to Dorchester

The distance between 561 Main St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 17.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 561 Main 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 561 Main St

561 Main St is located at 561 Main St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Opp 561 Main St.

Train stations close to 561 Main St:

  • South Weymouth
  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to 561 Main St:

  • Opp 561 Main St
  • 650 Main St
  • Opp 650 Main St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Four Corners/Geneva.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
  • Talbot Ave @ Talbot Station
  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St

Related Routes

Alternative route from 561 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 226, RED LINE and RED LINE

To get from 561 Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 226 bus from Opp 561 Main St station to Braintree station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

72min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 226226
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Opp 561 Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Opp 561 Main St
    ID 13834
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braintree
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    5 min
  • 9
    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 561 Main St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 226, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 561 Main St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 226, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 561 Main 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 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 561 Main St to Dorchester?

    The 226 bus line goes from Opp 561 Main St station near 561 Main St in Weymouth Town to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Braintree station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from 561 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 561 Main St in Weymouth Town and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 561 Main St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 226 bus from the Opp 561 Main St stop near 561 Main St in Weymouth Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 561 Main St and Dorchester?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from 561 Main St to Dorchester?

    The ride from 561 Main St to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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