How to get from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester by bus?

From Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester by bus

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St station to Massachusetts Ave Opp Clapp St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Washington St @ Columbia Rd station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

39min$1.70
Bus - 88
Bus - 1616
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Island St
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Harbor Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Clapp St
    ID 133
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Forest Hills Via South Bay Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Washington St
    ID 2919
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    20 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
    5 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester

The distance between Massachusetts Ave @ Island St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 3.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester

To check the bus schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Massachusetts Ave @ Island St) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 16, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Massachusetts Ave @ Island St and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 8 bus line goes from Massachusetts Ave Opp Clapp St station near Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Columbia Rd @ Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Columbia Rd @ Washington St station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Massachusetts Ave @ Island St and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Massachusetts Ave Opp Clapp St stop near Massachusetts Ave @ Island St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Massachusetts Ave @ Island St and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Columbia Rd @ Washington St stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The first train from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester in Boston is Franklin/Foxboro. It leaves the Newmarket station at 1:55 AM.

  • When is the last subway from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The last subway from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester in Boston is the Red Line line. It leaves the Andrew station at 7:28 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Massachusetts Ave @ Island St to Dorchester costs $1.70.

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