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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 @ Central St station to Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter Sq) 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 2 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

62min$5.80
Bus - 8383
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 - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Rindge Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter Sq)
    ID 2460
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    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.
    32 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
    8 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 83 and RED LINE

To get from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester in Boston, take the 83 bus from Somerville Ave @ Central St station to Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter Sq) station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

55min$4.10
Bus - 8383
Subway - RED LINE
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 - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Rindge Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter Sq)
    ID 2460
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 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 12.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 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:

  • Gilman Square
  • Harvard Square
  • Union 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 @ Harvard St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 83 and RED LINE

To get from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Dorchester in Boston, take the 83 bus from Somerville Ave @ Central St station to Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter Sq) station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

55min$4.10
Bus - 8383
Subway - RED LINE
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 - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Rindge Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter Sq)
    ID 2460
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 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 62 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 55 minutes, using Bus line 83, Subway line RED LINE.

  • 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 2 min.

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

    The 83 bus line goes from Rindge Ave station near Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville to Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter Sq) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter 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 2 min.

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

    Get on the 83 bus from the Rindge Ave 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 Somerville Ave @ White St (Porter 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 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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