How to get from Hingham to Dorchester by bus, ferry and subway?

From Hingham to Dorchester by bus, ferry and subway

To get from Hingham to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HINGHAM/HULL FERRY ferry from Hingham station to Rowes Wharf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway 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 32 min. The ride fare is $13.85.

92min$13.85
Ferry - HINGHAM/HULL FERRYHINGHAM/HULL FERRY
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 22 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

82min$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
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Public transit directions from Hingham to Dorchester

The distance between Hingham, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 17.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hingham to Dorchester by bus, ferry and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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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 22 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

82min$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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Ferry line HINGHAM/HULL FERRY, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 220, Bus line 215, Bus line 23.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

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

    The HINGHAM/HULL FERRY ferry line goes from Rowes Wharf station near Hingham to Rowes Wharf station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Rowes Wharf station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Hingham and Dorchester in Boston by ferry, subway and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the HINGHAM/HULL FERRY ferry from the Rowes Wharf station near Hingham in Boston.

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

    Get off the ferry at the Rowes Wharf stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total ferry, subway and bus fare from Hingham to Dorchester?

    The ride from Hingham to Dorchester costs $13.85.

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