How to get from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Arsenal St @ Forge Rd station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl 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 11 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Arsenal St @ Arlington 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 - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Arsenal St @ Forge Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arsenal St @ Forge Rd
    ID 1442
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    20 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
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Public transit directions from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Dorchester

The distance between Arsenal St @ Arlington St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 12.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arsenal St @ Arlington 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 Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Dorchester

To check the bus and subway schedule from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arsenal St @ Arlington 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 70, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arsenal St @ Arlington 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 Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Dorchester?

    The 70 bus line goes from Arsenal St @ Forge Rd station near Arsenal St @ Arlington St in Watertown Town to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Arsenal St @ Arlington St in Watertown Town and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arsenal St @ Arlington St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Arsenal St @ Forge Rd stop near Arsenal St @ Arlington St in Watertown Town.

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

    Get off the bus at the Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The ride from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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