How to get from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 89 bus from Broadway @ Alfred St station to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway 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 16 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

76min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Broadway @ Alfred St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ Alfred St
    ID 2735
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    37 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

Alternative route from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE E, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Ball Square Station station to North Station 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 22 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

82min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Ball Square Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ball Square Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    North Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 9
    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 Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester

The distance between Main St @ Medford St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 13.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St @ Medford 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.

Public transit stations close to Main St @ Medford St

Main St @ Medford St is located at Main St @ Medford St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Medford St.

Subway stations close to Main St @ Medford St:

  • Gilman Square
  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station

Bus stations close to Main St @ Medford St:

  • Main St @ Medford St
  • Main St @ Mayberry Ave
  • Main St Opp Albion St

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:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE E, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Ball Square Station station to North Station 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 22 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

82min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Ball Square Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ball Square Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    North Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 89, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St @ Medford 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 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester?

    The 89 bus line goes from Broadway @ Alfred St station near Main St @ Medford St in Medford to Davis station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Davis station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Main St @ Medford St in Medford and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St @ Medford St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 89 bus from the Broadway @ Alfred St stop near Main St @ Medford St in Medford.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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