How to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Watertown Sq Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

79min$5.80
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester by bus and subway via 71 and RED LINE

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester in Boston, take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Watertown Sq Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

77min$4.10
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    28 min
  • 7
    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 Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester

The distance between Watertown Sq Terminal, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 14.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester

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

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Alternative route from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester by bus and subway via 71 and RED LINE

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester in Boston, take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Watertown Sq Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

77min$4.10
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    28 min
  • 7
    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 Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 71, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 71, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watertown Sq Terminal and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester?

    The 71 bus line goes from Harvard station near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harvard station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watertown Sq Terminal to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Harvard stop near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watertown Sq Terminal and Dorchester?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester?

    The ride from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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