How to get from North Station to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From North Station to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Dorchester in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Roxbury Crossing 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 $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from North Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

53min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
    ID 11257
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Station to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from North Station to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The bus and subway schedule from North Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

38min$4.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    1 min
  • 6
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
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  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 8
    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 North Station to Dorchester

The distance between North Station, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 6.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from North Station to Dorchester

To check the bus and subway schedule from North Station to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North Station) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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From North Station to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from North Station to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The bus and subway schedule from North Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

38min$4.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    1 min
  • 6
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
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  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 8
    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 North Station to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Station to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct subway between North Station and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from North Station to Dorchester in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from North Station station near North Station to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Station to Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between North Station and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near North Station to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the North Station station near North Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between North Station and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the last train from North Station to Dorchester in Boston?

    The last train from North Station to Dorchester in Boston is the Franklin/Foxboro line. It leaves the South Station station at 7:55 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from North Station to Dorchester?

    The ride from North Station to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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