How to get from Ball Square Station to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Ball Square Station to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Ball Square Station to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Ball Square Station 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 7 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

67min$4.10
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Ball Square Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Ball Square Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    20 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ball Square Station to Dorchester by subway

To get from Ball Square Station to Dorchester in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Ball Square Station station to Park Street station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

57min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Ball Square Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Ball Square Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ball Square Station to Dorchester

The distance between Ball Square Station, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 11.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ball Square 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 Ball Square Station

Ball Square Station is located at Ball Square Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway.

Subway stations close to Ball Square Station:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Gilman Square
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Ball Square Station:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Ball Square Station:

  • Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway
  • Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq
  • Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Talbot Ave @ Spencer St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St
  • Washington St @ Kenwood St
  • Washington St @ Harvard St

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From Ball Square Station to Dorchester by subway

To get from Ball Square Station to Dorchester in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Ball Square Station station to Park Street station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

57min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Ball Square Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Ball Square Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Ball Square Station and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Ball Square Station to Dorchester?

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Heath Street station near Ball Square Station in Medford to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Park Street station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Ball Square Station in Medford and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Heath Street station near Ball Square Station in Medford.

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

    Get off the subway at the Park Street stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The ride from Ball Square Station to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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