How to get from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 59 bus from Needham St @ Columbia Ave station to Walnut St @ Newtonville Ave 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 28 min. The ride fare is $10.60. The bus and train schedule from Needham St @ Columbia Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

88min$10.60
Bus - 5959
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Needham St @ Columbia Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Needham St @ Columbia Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Newtonville Ave
    ID 8166
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newtonville
    40 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
    27 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
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Public transit directions from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester

The distance between Needham St @ Columbia Ave, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 14.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham St @ Columbia 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 Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester

To check the bus and train schedule from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham St @ Columbia 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 59, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Needham St @ Columbia 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 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester?

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

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

    The total travel time between Needham St @ Columbia Ave in Newton and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Needham St @ Columbia Ave to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Walnut St @ Newtonville Ave stop near Needham St @ Columbia Ave in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Newtonville station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester?

    The ride from Needham St @ Columbia Ave to Dorchester costs $10.60.

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