How to get from Hingham to Dorchester by bus?

From Hingham to Dorchester by bus

To get from Hingham to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 220 bus from Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal station to Quincy Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 215 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Washington St Opp Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

83min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 220220
Bus - 215215
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal
    ID 36032
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    Quincy Center Via Shipyard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quincy Center
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    33 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hingham to Dorchester by ferry and train

To get from Hingham to Dorchester in Boston, take the HINGHAM/HULL FERRY ferry from Hingham station to Rowes Wharf station. Next, take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $12.15.

82min$12.15
Ferry - HINGHAM/HULL FERRYHINGHAM/HULL FERRY
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Hingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Hingham
  • 2
    Ferry - HINGHAM/HULL FERRYHINGHAM/HULL FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    HINGHAM/HULL FERRY
    Rowes Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Rowes Wharf
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1621 | Readville
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hingham to Dorchester

The distance between Hingham, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hingham 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 Hingham

Hingham is located at Hingham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal.

Train stations close to Hingham:

  • West Hingham

Bus stations close to Hingham:

  • Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal
  • 319 Lincoln St
  • 322 Lincoln St

Ferry stations close to Hingham:

  • Hewitt's Cove

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Four Corners/Geneva.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

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

Related Routes

From Hingham to Dorchester by ferry and train

To get from Hingham to Dorchester in Boston, take the HINGHAM/HULL FERRY ferry from Hingham station to Rowes Wharf station. Next, take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $12.15.

82min$12.15
Ferry - HINGHAM/HULL FERRYHINGHAM/HULL FERRY
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Hingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Hingham
  • 2
    Ferry - HINGHAM/HULL FERRYHINGHAM/HULL FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    HINGHAM/HULL FERRY
    Rowes Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Rowes Wharf
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1621 | Readville
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hingham to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 220, Bus line 215, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hingham to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Ferry line HINGHAM/HULL FERRY, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hingham and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hingham to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 220 bus line goes from Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal station near Hingham to Quincy Center Via Shipyard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Quincy Center Via Shipyard station near Dorchester in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Hingham to Dorchester in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Hingham and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hingham to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 220 bus from the Hingham Shipyard @ Ferry Terminal stop near Hingham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hingham and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Quincy Center Via Shipyard stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Hingham to Dorchester?

    The ride from Hingham to Dorchester costs $5.10.

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