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 40 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

40min$4.10
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
    Jackson Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 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
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Back Bay to Dorchester by bus

To get from Back Bay to Dorchester in Boston, take the SL5 bus from Washington St @ W Dedham St station to Nubian station. Next, take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

39min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Washington St @ W Dedham St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ W Dedham St
    ID 5100
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    16 min
  • 6
    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 4.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 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.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Arlington
  • Copley
  • Prudential

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Park St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Park St
  • Washington St @ Wheatland Ave
  • Washington St @ Melville Ave

Related Routes

From Back Bay to Dorchester by bus

To get from Back Bay to Dorchester in Boston, take the SL5 bus from Washington St @ W Dedham St station to Nubian station. Next, take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

39min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Washington St @ W Dedham St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ W Dedham St
    ID 5100
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line SL5, 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 40 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Jackson Square 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 40 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 Jackson Square 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.

  • When is the last train from Back Bay to Dorchester in Boston?

    The last train from Back Bay to Dorchester in Boston is the Franklin/Foxboro line. It leaves the South Station station at 6:55 PM.

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

    The ride from Back Bay to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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