How to get from 238 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From 238 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from 238 Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from 238 Main 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 23 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

83min$5.80
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from 238 Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    238 Main 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
    8 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 238 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 131, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from 238 Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 131 bus from 238 Main 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 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

81min$5.80
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from 238 Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    238 Main 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
    5 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 238 Main St to Dorchester

The distance between 238 Main St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 13.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 238 Main 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 238 Main St

238 Main St is located at 238 Main St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Potomac St.

Train stations close to 238 Main St:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to 238 Main St:

  • Main St @ Potomac St
  • Main St @ Lodge Ave
  • Main St Opp Lodge Ave

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Talbot Avenue.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St
  • Washington St @ Melville Ave
  • Talbot Ave @ Talbot Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from 238 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway via 131, ORANGE LINE and 23

To get from 238 Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 131 bus from 238 Main 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 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

81min$5.80
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from 238 Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    238 Main 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
    5 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 238 Main St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 238 Main St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 131, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between 238 Main 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 238 Main St to Dorchester?

    The 137 bus line goes from Oak Grove station near 238 Main 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 238 Main St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 238 Main St in Melrose and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 238 Main St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Oak Grove stop near 238 Main St in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 238 Main 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 238 Main St to Dorchester?

    The ride from 238 Main St to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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