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, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Downtown Crossing 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 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

50min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED 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
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    20 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 North Station to Dorchester by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 23

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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

61min$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
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    13 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
    32 min
  • 7
    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 North Station to Dorchester

The distance between North Station, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 7.93 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.

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Alternative route from North Station to Dorchester by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 23

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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

61min$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
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    13 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
    32 min
  • 7
    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 North Station to Dorchester?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines 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 Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The first train from North Station to Dorchester in Boston is Franklin/Foxboro. It leaves the South Station station at 1:47 AM.

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

    The ride from North Station to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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