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How to get from North Station to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From North Station to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Dorchester in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station 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 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

50min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    12 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

Alternative route from North Station to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, RED LINE and 23

To get from North Station to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Haymarket station to Park Street 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 59 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

59min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Haymarket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Haymarket
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    19 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
    8 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Station to Dorchester

The distance between North Station, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 7.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station 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 North Station

North Station is located at North Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Commercial St Opp Hull St.

Subway stations close to North Station:

  • North Station
  • Haymarket
  • Bowdoin

Train stations close to North Station:

  • North Station

Bus stations close to North Station:

  • Commercial St Opp Hull St
  • N Washington St @ Cooper St
  • N Washington St @ Medford St

Ferry stations close to North Station:

  • North Station (Lovejoy Wharf)

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:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Park St
  • Talbot Ave @ Talbot Station
  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St

Alternative route from North Station to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, RED LINE and 23

To get from North Station to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Haymarket station to Park Street 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 59 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

59min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Haymarket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Haymarket
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    19 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
    8 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Station to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Station to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct subway between North Station and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which subway line goes from North Station to Dorchester in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from North Station station near North Station to Jackson Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jackson Square station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between North Station and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near North Station to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the North Station station near North Station in Boston.

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

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

  • When is the last train from North Station to Dorchester in Boston?

    The last train from North Station 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 North Station to Dorchester?

    The ride from North Station to Dorchester costs $4.10.