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How to get from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester by bus?

From Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester by bus

To get from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester in Boston, take the 12 bus from Main St And Church St station to Ashmont Station 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

78min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St And Church St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St And Church St
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester by bus via 12 and 22

To get from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester in Boston, take the 12 bus from Main St And Church St station to Ashmont Station station. Next, take the 22 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Talbot Ave @ Spencer St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

90min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 2222
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St And Church St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St And Church St
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ruggles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Talbot Ave @ Spencer St
    ID 373
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester

The distance between Main St And Forest Ave, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 17.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St And Forest 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 Main St And Forest Ave

Main St And Forest Ave is located at Main St And Forest Ave, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Packard St.

Train stations close to Main St And Forest Ave:

  • Brockton
  • Montello
  • Campello

Bus stations close to Main St And Forest Ave:

  • Packard St
  • Main St And Union St
  • Main St And Williams Pl

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St Opp Algonquin St
  • Washington St @ Algonquin St
  • Washington St @ Park St

Alternative route from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester by bus via 12 and 22

To get from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester in Boston, take the 12 bus from Main St And Church St station to Ashmont Station station. Next, take the 22 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Talbot Ave @ Spencer St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

90min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 2222
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St And Church St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St And Church St
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ruggles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Talbot Ave @ Spencer St
    ID 373
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St And Forest Ave and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester?

    The 12 bus line goes from Main St And Church St station near Main St And Forest Ave in Brockton to Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ashmont station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester by bus?

    The total travel time between Main St And Forest Ave in Brockton and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St And Forest Ave to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Main St And Church St stop near Main St And Forest Ave in Brockton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main St And Forest Ave and Dorchester?

    Get off the bus at the Ashmont stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester?

    The ride from Main St And Forest Ave to Dorchester costs $1.70.