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How to get from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester by bus?

From S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester by bus

To get from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester in Boston, take the 12 bus from S. Main St. @ Union 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 50 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

50min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from S. Main St. @ Union St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Main St. @ Union St.
    ID 684
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    29 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
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester by bus via 240 and 23

To get from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester in Boston, take the 240 bus from 32 S Main St station to Dorchester Ave @ Van Winkle St 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 7 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

67min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from 32 S Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    32 S Main St
    ID 4250
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Van Winkle St
    ID 534
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    320 yd • 4 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
    10 min
  • 7
    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 S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester

The distance between S. Main St. @ N. Main St., Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 10.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester

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

Alternative route from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester by bus via 240 and 23

To get from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester in Boston, take the 240 bus from 32 S Main St station to Dorchester Ave @ Van Winkle St 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 7 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

67min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from 32 S Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    32 S Main St
    ID 4250
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Van Winkle St
    ID 534
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    320 yd • 4 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
    10 min
  • 7
    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 S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 240, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between S. Main St. @ N. Main St. and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester?

    The 12 bus line goes from S. Main St. @ Union St. station near S. Main St. @ N. Main St. in Randolph 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 S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester by bus?

    The total travel time between S. Main St. @ N. Main St. in Randolph and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 12 bus from the S. Main St. @ Union St. stop near S. Main St. @ N. Main St. in Randolph.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between S. Main St. @ N. Main St. and Dorchester?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester?

    The ride from S. Main St. @ N. Main St. to Dorchester costs $1.70.