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How to get from Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 89 bus from Broadway Opp Glenwood Rd station to College Ave @ Highland Ave 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 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Broadway Opp Glenwood Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway Opp Glenwood Rd
    ID 2731
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 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.
    37 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 Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 89, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 89 bus from Broadway Opp Main St station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

82min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Broadway Opp Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway Opp Main St
    ID 2703
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester

The distance between Medford St @ Central St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 13.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford St @ Central 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 Medford St @ Central St

Medford St @ Central St is located at Medford St @ Central St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Medford St @ Central St.

Subway stations close to Medford St @ Central St:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station
  • Gilman Square

Train stations close to Medford St @ Central St:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Medford St @ Central St:

  • Medford St @ Central St
  • Medford St @ Sycamore St
  • Medford St @ Bartlett St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Geneva Ave @ Holiday St.

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 89, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 89 bus from Broadway Opp Main St station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

82min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Broadway Opp Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway Opp Main St
    ID 2703
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 89, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 89, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Medford St @ Central 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester?

    The 89 bus line goes from Broadway Opp Glenwood Rd station near Medford St @ Central St in Somerville to Davis station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Davis station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Medford St @ Central St in Somerville and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Medford St @ Central St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 89 bus from the Broadway Opp Glenwood Rd stop near Medford St @ Central St in Somerville.

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

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

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

    The ride from Medford St @ Central St to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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