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 55 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Commercial St @ Elm St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

55min$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 12 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus schedule from Commercial St @ Elm St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

72min$5.80
Bus - 236236
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 55 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.

Bus schedule from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester

To check the bus schedule from Commercial St @ Elm St to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Commercial St @ Elm St) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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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 12 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus schedule from Commercial St @ Elm St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

72min$5.80
Bus - 236236
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 55 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 72 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 55 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 55 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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