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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 8 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

64min$5.10
Bus - 5757
Bus - 88
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
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Harbor Point
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    16 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus via 66 and 23

To get from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston, take the 66 bus from Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave station to Malcolm X Blvd @ King St station. Next, 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 53 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

53min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave
    ID 10928
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
    ID 11257
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    20 min
  • 6
    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 7.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 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.

Public transit stations close to Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave is located at Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Packards Corner.

Subway stations close to Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave:

  • Packards Corner
  • Allston Street
  • Griggs Street

Bus stations close to Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave:

  • Packard's Corner
  • Brighton Ave @ Malvern St
  • 1079 Commonwealth Ave

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Algonquin St
  • Washington St Opp Algonquin St
  • Washington St @ Harvard St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester by bus via 66 and 23

To get from Brighton Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Dorchester in Boston, take the 66 bus from Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave station to Malcolm X Blvd @ King St station. Next, 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 53 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

53min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Ave @ Brighton Ave
    ID 10928
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
    ID 11257
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    20 min
  • 6
    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 64 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 8, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 66, 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 4 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 4 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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