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How to get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester in Boston, take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

28min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester by bus

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester in Boston, take the 240 bus from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 31 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

31min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Ave @ Central Ave Station
    ID 14211
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 6
    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 Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester

The distance between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 2.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station 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 Central Ave @ Central Ave Station

Central Ave @ Central Ave Station is located at Central Ave @ Central Ave Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is River St Opp Cedar St.

Subway stations close to Central Ave @ Central Ave Station:

  • Milton
  • Central Avenue
  • Butler

Bus stations close to Central Ave @ Central Ave Station:

  • River St Opp Cedar St
  • River St @ Cedar St
  • River St And Taylor Ter

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Geneva Ave @ Holiday St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
  • Washington St @ Wheatland Ave
  • Washington St @ Melville Ave

From Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester by bus

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester in Boston, take the 240 bus from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 31 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

31min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Ave @ Central Ave Station
    ID 14211
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 240, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester?

    The MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway line goes from Central Avenue station near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton to Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ashmont station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from the Central Avenue station near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Dorchester?

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester?

    The first train from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton to Dorchester in Boston is Fairmount. It leaves the Morton Street station at 11:53 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester?

    The ride from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Dorchester costs $4.10.