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

From Riverside Station to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Riverside Station to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Fenway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

92min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 4747
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fenway
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station SB
    ID 9434
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Riverside Station to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 66 and 23

To get from Riverside Station to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Brookline Village station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Malcolm X Blvd @ King St station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

92min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 6666
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 1555
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
    ID 11257
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    27 min
  • 9
    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 Riverside Station to Dorchester

The distance between Riverside Station, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 14.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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 Riverside Station to Dorchester by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 66 and 23

To get from Riverside Station to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Brookline Village station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Malcolm X Blvd @ King St station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

92min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 6666
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 1555
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malcolm X Blvd @ King St
    ID 11257
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    27 min
  • 9
    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 Riverside Station to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 47, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 66, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct subway between Riverside Station and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Riverside Station to Dorchester?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Riverside station near Riverside Station in Newton to Union Square station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Union Square station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Riverside Station in Newton and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Riverside Station to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Riverside station near Riverside Station in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Riverside Station and Dorchester?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Riverside Station to Dorchester?

    The ride from Riverside Station to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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