How to get from Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 83 bus from Beacon St @ Smith Ave station to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr 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 60 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Beacon St @ Smith Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

60min$2.40
Bus - 8383
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Beacon St @ Smith Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Beacon St @ Smith Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr
    ID 2443
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    140 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.
    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 Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester

The distance between Beacon St @ Smith Ave, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 10.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beacon St @ Smith 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester

To check the bus and subway schedule from Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Beacon St @ Smith Ave) 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 Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 83, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Beacon St @ Smith Ave and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester?

    The 83 bus line goes from Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr station near Beacon St @ Smith Ave in Somerville to Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Central station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Beacon St @ Smith Ave in Somerville and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Beacon St @ Smith Ave to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 83 bus from the Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr stop near Beacon St @ Smith Ave in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Beacon St @ Smith Ave and Dorchester?

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

  • When is the first subway from Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester?

    The first subway from Beacon St @ Smith Ave in Somerville to Dorchester in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the Harvard Square station at 1:22 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester?

    The ride from Beacon St @ Smith Ave to Dorchester costs $2.40.

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