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 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Central St station to Davis 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 5 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Somerville Ave @ Central St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

65min$2.40
Bus - 8787
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
    Davis
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    20 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.
    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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Boston.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester

The distance between Somerville Ave @ Central St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 13.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 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 5 min.

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

    The 87 bus line goes from Davis station near Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville to Davis Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Davis Sq. 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 5 min.

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

    Get on the 87 bus from the Davis 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 Davis Sq. 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 1:19 AM.

  • 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 $2.40.

Popular Routes