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How to get from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester by bus?

From Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester by bus

To get from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 504 bus from Federal St @ Franklin St station to Chinatown Gate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL4 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

46min$7.65
Bus - 504504
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Federal St @ Franklin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    20 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 44 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

44min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    8 min
  • 6
    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 Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester

The distance between Federal St @ Franklin St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 5.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Federal St @ Franklin St

Federal St @ Franklin St is located at Federal St @ Franklin St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Congress St @ Franklin St.

Subway stations close to Federal St @ Franklin St:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • State Street
  • Park Street

Train stations close to Federal St @ Franklin St:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Federal St @ Franklin St:

  • Congress St @ Franklin St
  • Chauncy St @ Summer St
  • Otis St @ Summer 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

From Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 44 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

44min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    8 min
  • 6
    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 Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line SL4, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Federal St @ Franklin St and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 504 bus line goes from Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Federal St @ Franklin St to Chinatown Gate station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chinatown Gate station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Federal St @ Franklin St and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Federal St @ Franklin St to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) stop near Federal St @ Franklin St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Federal St @ Franklin St and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Chinatown Gate stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the first subway from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The first subway from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the South Station station at 7:09 PM.

  • When is the first train from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The first train from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester in Boston is Franklin/Foxboro. It leaves the South Station station at 12:47 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Federal St @ Franklin St to Dorchester costs $7.65.

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