How to get from 42 Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From 42 Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from 42 Central St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 354 bus from Central St @ Montvale Ave station to State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The bus and subway schedule from 42 Central St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

87min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 354354
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Central St @ Montvale Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central St @ Montvale Ave
    ID 49839
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Boston (Express) Via Woburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta
    ID 65
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 42 Central St to Dorchester

The distance between 42 Central St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 17.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 42 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from 42 Central St to Dorchester

To check the bus and subway schedule from 42 Central St to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (42 Central St) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 42 Central St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 354, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between 42 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 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 42 Central St to Dorchester?

    The 354 bus line goes from Central St @ Montvale Ave station near 42 Central St in Woburn to State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from 42 Central St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 42 Central St in Woburn and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 42 Central St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 354 bus from the Central St @ Montvale Ave stop near 42 Central St in Woburn.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 42 Central St and Dorchester?

    Get off the bus at the State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from 42 Central St to Dorchester?

    The ride from 42 Central St to Dorchester costs $5.95.

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