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

From New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to Brockton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus 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 32 min. The ride fare is $6.45.

152min$6.45
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Bus - 1212
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
    #7018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brockton
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bat Center
    ID 001
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester in Boston, take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to South Station station. Next, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $9.15.

159min$9.15
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
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
    #7018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    100 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #5731 | Forge Park/495
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 6
    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 New Bedford, MA to Dorchester

The distance between New Bedford, MA, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 57.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by bus 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 Talbot Ave @ Spencer St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St
  • Washington St Opp Algonquin St
  • Washington St @ Algonquin St

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From New Bedford, MA to Dorchester by train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester in Boston, take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to South Station station. Next, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $9.15.

159min$9.15
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
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
    #7018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    100 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #5731 | Forge Park/495
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 6
    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 New Bedford, MA to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Bus line 12, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 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 #7018 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #7018 | South Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between New Bedford, MA in New Bedford and Dorchester in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 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 #7018 | South Station stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester?

    The ride from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester costs $6.45.

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