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

From Eastern Ave @ Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Eastern Ave @ Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 106 bus from Main St @ Eastern Ave station to Malden Center 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 24 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

84min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 106106
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St @ Eastern Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Eastern Ave
    ID 5454
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Lebanon Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    24 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

Alternative route from Eastern Ave @ Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, RED LINE and 23

To get from Eastern Ave @ Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Downtown Crossing 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 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Malden Center
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    20 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 Eastern Ave @ Main St to Dorchester

The distance between Eastern Ave @ Main St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 12.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eastern Ave @ Main 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 Eastern Ave @ Main St

Eastern Ave @ Main St is located at Eastern Ave @ Main St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Madison St.

Subway stations close to Eastern Ave @ Main St:

  • Wellington
  • Assembly

Train stations close to Eastern Ave @ Main St:

  • Oak Grove
  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Eastern Ave @ Main St:

  • Main St @ Madison St
  • Main St @ Eastern Ave
  • Main St Opp Pleasant St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Algonquin St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Algonquin St
  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St
  • Washington St @ Kenwood St

Alternative route from Eastern Ave @ Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, RED LINE and 23

To get from Eastern Ave @ Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Downtown Crossing 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 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Malden Center
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    20 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 Eastern Ave @ Main St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 106, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Eastern Ave @ Main 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 24 min.

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

    The 106 bus line goes from Main St @ Eastern Ave station near Eastern Ave @ Main St in Malden to Lebanon Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Lebanon Loop station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Eastern Ave @ Main St in Malden and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 106 bus from the Main St @ Eastern Ave stop near Eastern Ave @ Main St in Malden.

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

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

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

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