How to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove 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 33 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

93min$5.80
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    25 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

Alternative route from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 131, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 131 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove 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 32 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

92min$5.80
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Malden Via Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    25 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 Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester

The distance between Main St @ Melrose St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 14.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St @ Melrose 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 Main St @ Melrose St

Main St @ Melrose St is located at Main St @ Melrose St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Linden Rd.

Train stations close to Main St @ Melrose St:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Main St @ Melrose St:

  • Main St @ Linden Rd
  • Main St Opp Linden Rd
  • Main St @ Lebanon St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Geneva Ave @ Holiday St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
  • Washington St @ Wheatland Ave
  • Washington St @ Melville Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 131, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 131 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove 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 32 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

92min$5.80
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Malden Via Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    25 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 Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 131, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St @ Melrose 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 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester?

    The 137 bus line goes from Oak Grove station near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose to Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Washington St @ Grove St station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St @ Melrose St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Oak Grove stop near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main St @ Melrose St and Dorchester?

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Grove St stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Main St @ Melrose St to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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