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

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester - Bus Schedule

The 9 bus from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester runs from 12:12 AM to 11:57 PM, with departures every 5 min-4 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester by bus

To get from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 9 bus from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave station to Herald St @ Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL5 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

49min$1.70
Bus - 99
Bus - SL5SL5
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
    Herald St @ Washington St
    ID 148
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Herald St
    ID 49003
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    13 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 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 4.77 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, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester

To check the bus schedule from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington St @ Saint James Ave) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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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, Bus line SL5, Bus line 23.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines 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 Herald St @ Washington St station near Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Washington St @ Herald St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Washington St @ Herald St station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington St @ Saint James Ave and Dorchester in Boston by bus 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 Herald St @ Washington St 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 Washington St @ Herald St 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 Fairmount line. It leaves the South Station at 6:55 PM.

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

    The ride from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to Dorchester costs $1.70.

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