How to get from Charles River Loop to Dorchester by bus?

From Charles River Loop to Dorchester by bus

To get from Charles River Loop to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 36 bus from Spring St @ Charles River Loop station to Forest Hills 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 51 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Charles River Loop may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

51min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 1616
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Spring St @ Charles River Loop

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring St @ Charles River Loop
    ID 774
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Mccormack Via South Bay Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Washington St
    ID 2925
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    40 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 Charles River Loop to Dorchester

The distance between Charles River Loop, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 7.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charles River Loop 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 Charles River Loop to Dorchester

To check the bus schedule from Charles River Loop to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charles River Loop) 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 Charles River Loop to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 16, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charles River Loop and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charles River Loop to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 36 bus line goes from Spring St @ Charles River Loop station near Charles River Loop to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charles River Loop to Dorchester in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Charles River Loop and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charles River Loop to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 36 bus from the Spring St @ Charles River Loop stop near Charles River Loop in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charles River Loop and Dorchester in Boston?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Charles River Loop to Dorchester?

    The ride from Charles River Loop to Dorchester costs $5.10.

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