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How to get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station to Harvard 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 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

81min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd
    ID 1030
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE B, RED LINE and 23

To get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from South Street 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

90min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from South Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    42 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
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Public transit directions from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester

The distance between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 14.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Alternative route from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE B, RED LINE and 23

To get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from South Street 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

90min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from South Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    42 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 86 bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station near South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harvard station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd stop near South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester?

    The ride from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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