How to get from Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL 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 18 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

138min$12.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 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 Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester by bus, subway and train via 24, LOWELL and ORANGE LINE

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Green Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

152min$12.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Green Street
    20 min
  • 10
    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 Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester

The distance between Merrimack Plaza, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 41.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimack Plaza 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 Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester by bus, subway and train via 24, LOWELL and ORANGE LINE

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Green Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

152min$12.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Green Street
    20 min
  • 10
    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 Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimack Plaza 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town and Dorchester in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimack Plaza to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrimack Plaza and Dorchester?

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester?

    The ride from Merrimack Plaza to Dorchester costs $12.90.

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