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How to get from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 5 bus from Water Street & Ames Street station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

166min$12.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Water Street & Ames Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water Street & Ames Street
    ID 8937265
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester by bus, subway and train via 5, HAVERHILL and ORANGE LINE

To get from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 5 bus from Water Street & Ames Street station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Oak Grove station to Green Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

164min$12.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Water Street & Ames Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water Street & Ames Street
    ID 8937265
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    44 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Green Street
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    2.19 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester

The distance between Water Street & Ames Street, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 35.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Water Street & Ames Street 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester by bus, subway and train via 5, HAVERHILL and ORANGE LINE

To get from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 5 bus from Water Street & Ames Street station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from Oak Grove station to Green Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

164min$12.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Water Street & Ames Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water Street & Ames Street
    ID 8937265
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    44 min
  • 7
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Green Street
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    2.19 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Water Street & Ames Street and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester?

    The 5 bus line goes from Water Street & Ames Street station near Water Street & Ames Street in Lawrence to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Mcgovern Transportation Center station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Water Street & Ames Street in Lawrence and Dorchester in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Water Street & Ames Street to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Water Street & Ames Street stop near Water Street & Ames Street in Lawrence.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Water Street & Ames Street and Dorchester?

    Get off the bus at the Mcgovern Transportation Center station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester?

    The ride from Water Street & Ames Street to Dorchester costs $12.90.

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