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 33 min. The ride fare is $8.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from New Bedford, MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

153min$8.65
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
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
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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 153 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from New Bedford, MA to Dorchester

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • 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 33 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 Jfk/Umass station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Jfk/Umass 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 33 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 Jfk/Umass 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 $8.65.

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