How to get from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to Jfk/Umass 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 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $10.35.

154min$10.35
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bedford
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #2018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jfk/Umass
    89 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    10 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

From New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester in Boston, take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to Jfk/Umass station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $8.65.

145min$8.65
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bedford
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #2018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jfk/Umass
    89 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester

The distance between New Bedford, MA, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 61.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, MA is located at New Bedford, MA, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Union St And Acushnet Ave.

Train stations close to New Bedford, MA:

  • New Bedford

Bus stations close to New Bedford, MA:

  • Union St And Acushnet Ave
  • S Second St And School St
  • Pleasant St And Union St

Ferry stations close to New Bedford, MA:

  • Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Four Corners/Geneva.

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
  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St

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From New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester in Boston, take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to Jfk/Umass station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $8.65.

145min$8.65
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bedford
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #2018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jfk/Umass
    89 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between New Bedford, MA and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester?

    The FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train line goes from New Bedford station near New Bedford, MA in New Bedford to #2018 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #2018 | South Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between New Bedford, MA in New Bedford and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New Bedford, MA to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from the New Bedford station near New Bedford, MA in New Bedford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between New Bedford, MA and Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the #2018 | South Station stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester?

    The ride from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester costs $10.35.

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