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How to get from Milton to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Milton to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Milton to Dorchester in Boston, take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Milton station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 22 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

22min$4.10
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Milton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Milton
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Milton to Dorchester by bus

To get from Milton to Dorchester in Boston, take the 240 bus from Dorchester Ave Opp Adirondack Pl station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

30min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Dorchester Ave Opp Adirondack Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorchester Ave Opp Adirondack Pl
    ID 591
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    8 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 Milton to Dorchester

The distance between Milton, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 2.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milton to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Milton

Milton is located at Milton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Adams St @ Eliot St.

Subway stations close to Milton:

  • Central Avenue
  • Valley Road
  • Capen Street

Bus stations close to Milton:

  • Adams St @ Eliot St
  • Adams St @ Canton Ave
  • Adams St Opp Canton Ave

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

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

From Milton to Dorchester by bus

To get from Milton to Dorchester in Boston, take the 240 bus from Dorchester Ave Opp Adirondack Pl station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

30min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Dorchester Ave Opp Adirondack Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorchester Ave Opp Adirondack Pl
    ID 591
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    8 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 Milton to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 240, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct subway between Milton and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Milton to Dorchester?

    The MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway line goes from Ashmont station near Milton in Milton to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Milton to Dorchester by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Milton in Milton and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Milton to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from the Ashmont station near Milton in Milton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Milton and Dorchester?

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Milton to Dorchester?

    The ride from Milton to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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