How to get from Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from Big Y - Amherst may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

270min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #550 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    103 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1661 | Readville
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Big Y - Amherst may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

280min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #550 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    103 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester

The distance between Big Y - Amherst, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 97.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester

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

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From Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Big Y - Amherst may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

280min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #550 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    103 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 280 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Big Y - Amherst and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester in Boston?

    The B79 bus line goes from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station near Big Y - Amherst to Worcester station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Worcester station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Big Y - Amherst to Dorchester in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Big Y - Amherst and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 4 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Big Y - Amherst to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the B79 bus from the Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center stop near Big Y - Amherst in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Big Y - Amherst and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Worcester station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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