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 101 bus from Main St @ Medford St station to Sullivan Square 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 11 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

71min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St @ Medford St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Medford St
    ID 5298
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 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
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 89, RED LINE and 23

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 15 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

75min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
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
    7 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.
    34 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
    8 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 Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester

The distance between Main St @ Medford St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 10.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 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:

  • Magoun Station
  • Gilman Square
  • 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:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
  • Washington St @ Algonquin St
  • Washington St Opp Algonquin St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 89, RED LINE and 23

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 15 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

75min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
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
    7 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.
    34 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
    8 min
  • 9
    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 Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 101, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 89, Subway line RED 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 11 min.

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

    The 101 bus line goes from Main St @ Medford St station near Main St @ Medford St in Medford to Sullivan station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Sullivan 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 11 min.

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

    Get on the 101 bus from the Main St @ Medford 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 Sullivan 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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