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How to get from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester by bus?

From Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester by bus

To get from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Washington St @ Foster St station to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Malcolm X Blvd @ King St station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Washington St @ Foster St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

84min$5.10
Bus - 5757
Bus - 6666
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Washington St @ Foster St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washington St @ Foster St
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 926
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
    ID 11257
    33 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    27 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 501 bus from Washington St @ Foster St station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St 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 17 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus schedule from Washington St @ Foster St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

77min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Washington St @ Foster St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Foster St
    ID 974
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 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
    32 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 Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester

The distance between Washington St @ Foster St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 7.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington St @ Foster St 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 Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester

To check the bus schedule from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington St @ Foster St) 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.

From Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 501 bus from Washington St @ Foster St station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St 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 17 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus schedule from Washington St @ Foster St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

77min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Washington St @ Foster St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Foster St
    ID 974
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 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
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 66, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 501, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Washington St @ Foster St and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 57 bus line goes from Kenmore station near Washington St @ Foster St to Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Washington St @ Foster St and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Washington St @ Foster St to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Kenmore stop near Washington St @ Foster St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Washington St @ Foster St and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Washington St @ Foster St to Dorchester costs $5.10.