How to get from Back Bay to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Back Bay to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Dorchester in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Ruggles station. Next, take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

41min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Dorchester

The distance between Back Bay, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 4.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to Dorchester

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Dorchester in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Ruggles station near Back Bay to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ruggles station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Ruggles station near Back Bay in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Ruggles stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Dorchester?

    The ride from Back Bay to Dorchester costs $2.40.

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