How to get from Wollaston to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Wollaston to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Wollaston to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Wollaston 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 44 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

44min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Wollaston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Wollaston
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    9 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
    10 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wollaston to Dorchester by bus and subway via RED LINE and 17

To get from Wollaston to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Wollaston station to Andrew station. Next, take the 17 bus from Andrew station to Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

43min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 1717
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Wollaston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Wollaston
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Andrew
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Fields Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave
    ID 1515
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wollaston to Dorchester

The distance between Wollaston, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 8.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wollaston to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Wollaston to Dorchester by bus and subway via RED LINE and 17

To get from Wollaston to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Wollaston station to Andrew station. Next, take the 17 bus from Andrew station to Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

43min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 1717
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Wollaston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Wollaston
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Andrew
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Fields Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bowdoin St @ Geneva Ave
    ID 1515
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wollaston to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wollaston to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct subway between Wollaston and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Wollaston to Dorchester?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Wollaston in Quincy 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 Wollaston to Dorchester by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Wollaston in Quincy and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Wollaston to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Wollaston in Quincy.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Wollaston and Dorchester?

    Get off the subway at the Jfk/Umass stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the first bus from Wollaston to Dorchester?

    The first bus from Wollaston in Quincy to Dorchester in Boston is Fields Corner - Quincy Center. It leaves the Hancock St @ Willet St stop at 4:32 AM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Wollaston to Dorchester?

    The ride from Wollaston to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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