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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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