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

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

To get from Main St @ Centre 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 10 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Main St @ Centre St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

70min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE 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
    740 yd • 9 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

Alternative route from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Ruggles station. Next, take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Main St @ Centre St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

75min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Malden Center
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 7
    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 @ Centre St to Dorchester

The distance between Main St @ Centre St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 12.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St @ Centre 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 Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester

To check the bus and subway schedule from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main St @ Centre 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Malden Center station to Ruggles station. Next, take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Main St @ Centre St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

75min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Malden Center
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 7
    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 @ Centre St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct subway between Main St @ Centre St and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Malden Center station near Main St @ Centre St in Malden to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Forest Hills station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Main St @ Centre St in Malden and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Main St @ Centre St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Malden Center station near Main St @ Centre St in Malden.

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

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The ride from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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