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

From Andover to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Andover to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to Oak Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $12.15. The bus, subway and train schedule from Andover may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

111min$12.15
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Andover
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    37 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 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 Andover to Dorchester

The distance between Andover, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 29.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Andover 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Andover to Dorchester

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Andover to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Andover) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Andover to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct train between Andover and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Andover to Dorchester?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from Oak Grove station near Andover in Andover to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ruggles station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Andover in Andover and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Andover to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the Oak Grove station near Andover in Andover.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Andover and Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the Ruggles stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The ride from Andover to Dorchester costs $12.15.

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