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How to get from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus?

From Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus

To get from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 57 bus from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station to Kenmore station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 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 $5.10. The bus schedule from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

69min$5.10
Bus - 5757
Bus - 1919
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kenmore
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    39 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    5 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Packards Corner station to Kenmore station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 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 11 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus schedule from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

71min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 1919
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Packards Corner

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Packards Corner
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Kenmore
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kenmore
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    5 min
  • 9
    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 Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester

The distance between Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 7.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave 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 Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester

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

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From Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Packards Corner station to Kenmore station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19 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 11 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus schedule from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

71min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 1919
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Packards Corner

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Packards Corner
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Kenmore
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kenmore
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    5 min
  • 9
    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 Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 19, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Bus line 19, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Kenmore stop near Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and Dorchester in Boston?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester?

    The ride from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester costs $5.10.

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