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How to get from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 9 bus from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave station to Broadway 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 49 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

49min$5.80
Bus - 99
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington St @ Saint James Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    City Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Station - Red Line
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Broadway
    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.
    15 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 Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE C, RED LINE and 23

To get from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE C subway from Arlington station to Park Street 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 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

50min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Arlington
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 8
    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 Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester

The distance between Arlington St @ Saint James Ave, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 6.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave 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 Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave is located at Arlington St @ Saint James Ave, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Saint James Ave @ Arlington St.

Subway stations close to Arlington St @ Saint James Ave:

  • Arlington
  • Boylston
  • Tufts Medical Center

Train stations close to Arlington St @ Saint James Ave:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Arlington St @ Saint James Ave:

  • Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
  • Arlington
  • Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Algonquin St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Algonquin St
  • Washington St Opp Algonquin St
  • Washington St @ Harvard St

Alternative route from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE C, RED LINE and 23

To get from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE C subway from Arlington station to Park Street 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 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

50min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Arlington
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 8
    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 Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 9, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE C, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington St @ Saint James Ave and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 9 bus line goes from City Point station near Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Broadway Station - Red Line station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Broadway Station - Red Line station near Dorchester in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Arlington St @ Saint James Ave and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 9 bus from the City Point stop near Arlington St @ Saint James Ave in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington St @ Saint James Ave and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Broadway Station - Red Line stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the last train from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester in Boston?

    The last train from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester in Boston is the Franklin/Foxboro line. It leaves the South Station station at 6:55 PM.

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

    The ride from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester costs $5.80.