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 bus lines and one subway line: take the 99 bus from Main St @ Centre St 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 15 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

75min$5.80
Bus - 9999
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St @ Centre St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Centre St
  • 2
    Bus - 9999
    Wait for bus
    99
    Woodland Rd Via Gateway Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 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
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 106, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 106 bus from Centre St @ Jackson St 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 10 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

70min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 106106
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Centre St @ Jackson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre St @ Jackson St
    ID 15431
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Wellington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 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
    24 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 @ Centre St to Dorchester

The distance between Main St @ Centre St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 12.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 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.

Public transit stations close to Main St @ Centre St

Main St @ Centre St is located at Main St @ Centre St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is 310 Main St.

Subway stations close to Main St @ Centre St:

  • Wellington
  • Assembly

Train stations close to Main St @ Centre St:

  • Oak Grove
  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Main St @ Centre St:

  • 310 Main St
  • Centre St @ Main St
  • 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 @ Harvard St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Harvard St
  • Washington St @ Bowdoin St
  • Washington St @ Algonquin St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 106, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Main St @ Centre St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 106 bus from Centre St @ Jackson St 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 10 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

70min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 106106
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Centre St @ Jackson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre St @ Jackson St
    ID 15431
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Wellington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 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
    24 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 @ Centre St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 99, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 106, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St @ Centre 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 @ Centre St to Dorchester?

    The 99 bus line goes from Woodland Rd Via Gateway Center station near Main St @ Centre St in Malden to Malden Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Malden Center station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Main St @ Centre St in Malden and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 99 bus from the Woodland Rd Via Gateway Center stop near Main St @ Centre St in Malden.

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

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

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

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

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