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How to get from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 85 bus from Cambridge St @ Columbia St station to Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line 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.

71min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8585
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Cambridge St @ Columbia St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Columbia St
    ID 11408
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Kendall/MIT
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line
    ID 2231
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kendall/MIT
    40 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.
    26 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 Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 69, RED LINE and 23

To get from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 69 bus from Cambridge St @ Lambert St station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke 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 16 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

76min$5.80
Bus - 6969
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Cambridge St @ Lambert St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cambridge St @ Lambert St
  • 2
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    110 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.
    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
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Public transit directions from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester

The distance between Cambridge St @ Lambert St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 9.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge St @ Lambert 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.

Alternative route from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 69, RED LINE and 23

To get from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 69 bus from Cambridge St @ Lambert St station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke 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 16 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

76min$5.80
Bus - 6969
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Cambridge St @ Lambert St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cambridge St @ Lambert St
  • 2
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    110 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.
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 85, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 69, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cambridge St @ Lambert 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 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester?

    The 85 bus line goes from Cambridge St @ Columbia St station near Cambridge St @ Lambert St in Cambridge to Kendall/MIT station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Kendall/MIT station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Cambridge St @ Lambert St in Cambridge and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cambridge St @ Lambert St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 85 bus from the Cambridge St @ Columbia St stop near Cambridge St @ Lambert St in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cambridge St @ Lambert St and Dorchester?

    Get off the bus at the Kendall/MIT stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Dorchester costs $5.80.