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

Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester - Train Schedule

The NEEDHAM train from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester departs once a day at 8:09 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 9 min.

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

To get from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center 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 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $8.70. The bus and train schedule from Highland Ave @ May St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

69min$8.70
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 1616
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
    #620 | Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hills
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Andrew Via South Bay Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Washington St
    ID 2925
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    5 min
  • 10
    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 Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester

The distance between Highland Ave @ May St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 10.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester

To check the bus and train schedule from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Highland Ave @ May St) 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 Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 16, Bus line 23.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 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 Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Forest Hills 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 9 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 Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the last train from Highland Ave @ May St to Dorchester?

    The last train from Highland Ave @ May St in Needham to Dorchester in Boston is the Needham line. It leaves the Needham Center station at 6:19 PM.

  • 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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