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

From Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 83 bus from Somerville Ave Opp Central St 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 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

66min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8383
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Somerville Ave Opp Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave Opp Central St
    ID 2591
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    150 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.
    28 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 Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 87, RED LINE and 23

To get from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Central St station to Elm St @ Hancock St 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 6 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

66min$5.80
Bus - 8787
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Central St
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    35 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 Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester

The distance between Somerville Ave @ Central St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 10.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville Ave @ 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 Somerville Ave @ Central St

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

Subway stations close to Somerville Ave @ Central St:

  • Magoun Station
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Somerville Ave @ Central St:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville Ave @ Central St:

  • Somerville Ave Opp Central St
  • 594 Somerville Ave
  • Somerville Ave @ Spring St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Wheatland Ave
  • Washington St @ Melville Ave
  • Talbot Ave @ Talbot Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 87, RED LINE and 23

To get from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Central St station to Elm St @ Hancock St 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 6 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

66min$5.80
Bus - 8787
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Central St
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    35 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 83, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 87, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Somerville Ave @ 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 6 min.

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

    The 83 bus line goes from Somerville Ave Opp Central St station near Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville to Central Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Central Square station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 83 bus from the Somerville Ave Opp Central St stop near Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville.

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

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

  • When is the first subway from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester?

    The first subway from Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville to Dorchester in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the Porter station at 7:20 PM.

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

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

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