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 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
    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, RED 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 Park Street 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 20 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

80min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - RED 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
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    23 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 8
    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 13.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 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.

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Alternative route from Main St @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE E, RED 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 Park Street 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 20 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

80min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - RED 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
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    23 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 8
    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 75 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 80 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, 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 15 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 15 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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