How to get from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter 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 19 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

79min$11.10
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    35 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
    8 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Lexington St @ School St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train and finally take the 23 bus from Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

90min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Lexington St @ School St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lexington St @ School St
    ID 7797
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #919 | Readville
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station
    ID 475
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester

The distance between Elm St @ Main St, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 17.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elm St @ Main St 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.

Public transit stations close to Elm St @ Main St

Elm St @ Main St is located at Elm St @ Main St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Elm St @ Main St:

  • Waltham
  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Elm St @ Main St:

  • Elm St @ Main St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Harvard St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Harvard St
  • Washington St @ Bowdoin St
  • Talbot Ave @ Talbot Station

Related Routes

From Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 505 bus from Lexington St @ School St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train and finally take the 23 bus from Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

90min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Lexington St @ School St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lexington St @ School St
    ID 7797
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #919 | Readville
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station
    ID 475
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct train between Elm St @ Main St 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 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from Waltham station near Elm St @ Main St in Waltham to #406 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #406 | North Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Elm St @ Main St in Waltham and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elm St @ Main St to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the Waltham station near Elm St @ Main St in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elm St @ Main St and Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the #406 | North Station stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester?

    The ride from Elm St @ Main St to Dorchester costs $11.10.

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