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How to get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave station to Walnut St @ Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $10.60. The bus and train schedule from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

78min$10.60
Bus - 5959
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newtonville
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1621 | Readville
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave station to Walnut St @ Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $10.60. The bus and train schedule from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

86min$10.60
Bus - 5959
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newtonville
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    23 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester

The distance between Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 13.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester

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

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From Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave station to Walnut St @ Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $10.60. The bus and train schedule from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

86min$10.60
Bus - 5959
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newtonville
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    23 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 59, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 59, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester?

    The 59 bus line goes from Watertown Square Via Needham St station near Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave in Newton to Walnut St @ Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Walnut St @ Washington St station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave in Newton and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Watertown Square Via Needham St stop near Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Walnut St @ Washington St station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester?

    The ride from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester costs $10.60.

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