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How to get from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 108 bus from Highland Ave @ Medford St station to Malden Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

83min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 108108
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Highland Ave @ Medford St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Ave @ Medford St
    ID 9052
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    Linden Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 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
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 108, ORANGE LINE and RED LINE

To get from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 108 bus from Highland Ave @ Medford St station to Malden Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

68min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 108108
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Highland Ave @ Medford St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Ave @ Medford St
    ID 9052
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    Linden Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester

The distance between Highland Ave @ Medford St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 12.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland Ave @ Medford St 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 Highland Ave @ Medford St

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

Subway stations close to Highland Ave @ Medford St:

  • Wellington
  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Assembly

Train stations close to Highland Ave @ Medford St:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Highland Ave @ Medford St:

  • Highland Ave @ Medford St
  • Highland Ave @ Oakland St
  • Highland Ave @ Devir St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Harvard St
  • Washington St @ Bowdoin St
  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St

Alternative route from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 108, ORANGE LINE and RED LINE

To get from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 108 bus from Highland Ave @ Medford St station to Malden Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

68min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 108108
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Highland Ave @ Medford St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Ave @ Medford St
    ID 9052
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    Linden Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 6
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 108, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 108, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Highland Ave @ Medford St and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester?

    The 108 bus line goes from Highland Ave @ Medford St station near Highland Ave @ Medford St in Malden to Linden Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Linden Square station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Highland Ave @ Medford St in Malden and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Highland Ave @ Medford St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 108 bus from the Highland Ave @ Medford St stop near Highland Ave @ Medford St in Malden.

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

    Get off the bus at the Linden Square stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Highland Ave @ Medford St to Dorchester costs $5.80.