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 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Commercial St @ Elm St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

65min$1.70
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.
    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
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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 65 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 236, Bus line 215, Bus line 23.

  • 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 1 hr 5 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 Franklin St @ Pearl St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Franklin St @ Pearl St 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 1 hr 5 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 Franklin St @ Pearl St 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 $1.70.

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