How to get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester by bus?

From Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester by bus

To get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 236 bus from Commercial St @ Erickson St station to Franklin St @ Pearl St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 215 bus 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 56 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

56min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 236236
Bus - 215215
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Commercial St @ Erickson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial St @ Erickson St
    ID 39678
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franklin St @ Pearl St
    ID 3959
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St @ Water St
    ID 3330
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    27 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

From Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 236 bus from Commercial St @ Elm St station to Braintree station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 17 bus from Andrew station to Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

73min$5.80
Bus - 236236
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 1717
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Commercial St @ Elm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Commercial St @ Elm St
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braintree
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Andrew
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Fields Corner
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave
    ID 1515
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester

The distance between Commercial St @ Elm St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 8.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St

Commercial St @ Elm St is located at Commercial St @ Elm St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Commercial St @ Erickson St.

Subway stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St:

  • Braintree
  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St:

  • Commercial St @ Erickson St
  • Commercial St Opp Erickson St
  • Elm St @ Jay St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Park St
  • Washington St Opp Algonquin St
  • Washington St @ Algonquin St

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From Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 236 bus from Commercial St @ Elm St station to Braintree station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 17 bus from Andrew station to Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

73min$5.80
Bus - 236236
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 1717
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Commercial St @ Elm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Commercial St @ Elm St
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braintree
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Andrew
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Fields Corner
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave
    ID 1515
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 236, Bus line 215, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 236, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct bus between Commercial St @ Elm St and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester?

    The 236 bus line goes from Commercial St @ Erickson St station near Commercial St @ Elm St in Braintree Town to Quincy Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Quincy Center station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester by bus?

    The total travel time between Commercial St @ Elm St in Braintree Town and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Commercial St @ Elm St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 236 bus from the Commercial St @ Erickson St stop near Commercial St @ Elm St in Braintree Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Commercial St @ Elm St and Dorchester?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester costs $5.10.

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