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 14 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

74min$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
    17 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.
    29 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
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester by bus

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard station to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Malcolm X Blvd @ King St station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

75min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 6666
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Technology Way @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 926
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
    ID 11257
    24 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    20 min
  • 8
    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 Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester

The distance between Watertown Sq Terminal, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 14.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 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.

Public transit stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal

Watertown Sq Terminal is located at Watertown Sq Terminal, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Mt Auburn St @ Main St.

Subway stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Boston College
  • South Street

Train stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Waverley
  • Newtonville
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Mt Auburn St @ Main St
  • Galen St @ Water St
  • Technology Way @ Watertown Yard

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Shawmut.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
  • Washington St @ Park St
  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St

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From Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester by bus

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard station to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Malcolm X Blvd @ King St station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

75min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 6666
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Technology Way @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 926
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
    ID 11257
    24 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 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 74 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 75 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 66, Bus line 23.

  • 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 14 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 14 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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