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How to get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL2 bus from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train and finally take the 23 bus from Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

39min$6.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northern Ave Opp Harbor St
    ID 31256
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1615 | Readville
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station
    ID 475
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester by bus and train via SL2 and FAIRMOUNT

To get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester in Boston, take the SL2 bus from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St station to South Station station. Next, take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

41min$4.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northern Ave Opp Harbor St
    ID 31256
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1615 | Readville
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester

The distance between Northern Ave @ Harbor St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 5.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Northern Ave @ Harbor St

Northern Ave @ Harbor St is located at Northern Ave @ Harbor St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Northern Ave Opp Harbor St.

Bus stations close to Northern Ave @ Harbor St:

  • Northern Ave Opp Harbor St
  • Drydock Ave @ Harbor St
  • Drydock Ave @ Design Center Place

Ferry stations close to Northern Ave @ Harbor St:

  • Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
  • World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA
  • Pier 10

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Kenwood St
  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
  • Washington St @ Harvard St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester by bus and train via SL2 and FAIRMOUNT

To get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester in Boston, take the SL2 bus from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St station to South Station station. Next, take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

41min$4.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northern Ave Opp Harbor St
    ID 31256
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1615 | Readville
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Train line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northern Ave @ Harbor St and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The SL2 bus line goes from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St station near Northern Ave @ Harbor St to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South Station station near Dorchester in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Northern Ave @ Harbor St and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Northern Ave @ Harbor St to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the SL2 bus from the Northern Ave Opp Harbor St stop near Northern Ave @ Harbor St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Northern Ave @ Harbor St and Dorchester in Boston?

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

  • When is the first subway from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The first subway from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the South Station station at 7:35 PM.

  • When is the last train from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The last train from Northern Ave @ Harbor St 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 train fare from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Dorchester costs $6.50.

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