How to get from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester in Boston, take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Ruggles station. Next, take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

66min$8.70
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Center
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester by bus and train via NEEDHAM and 14

To get from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester in Boston, take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Roslindale Village station. Next, take the 14 bus from Roslindale Village/Belgrade Avenue 25 station to Blue Hill Ave @ Wales St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $4.95.

60min$4.95
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 1414
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Center
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roslindale Village
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roslindale Village/Belgrade Avenue 25
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Heath St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Hill Ave @ Wales St
    ID 381
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester

The distance between Highland Ave @ May St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 14.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Highland Ave @ May St

Highland Ave @ May St is located at Highland Ave @ May St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Highland Ave @ May St.

Train stations close to Highland Ave @ May St:

  • Needham Center
  • Needham Heights
  • Hersey

Bus stations close to Highland Ave @ May St:

  • Highland Ave @ May St
  • Needham Center
  • Highland Ave @ Oakland Ave

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Park St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Park St
  • Washington St @ Vassar St
  • Talbot Ave @ Talbot Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester by bus and train via NEEDHAM and 14

To get from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester in Boston, take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Roslindale Village station. Next, take the 14 bus from Roslindale Village/Belgrade Avenue 25 station to Blue Hill Ave @ Wales St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $4.95.

60min$4.95
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 1414
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Center
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roslindale Village
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roslindale Village/Belgrade Avenue 25
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Heath St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Hill Ave @ Wales St
    ID 381
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 14.

  • Is there a direct train between Highland Ave @ May St and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Needham Center station near Highland Ave @ May St in Needham to #5620 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #5620 | South Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Highland Ave @ May St in Needham and Dorchester in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Highland Ave @ May St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Needham Center station near Highland Ave @ May St in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Highland Ave @ May St and Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the #5620 | South Station stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester costs $8.70.

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