How to get from State / Orleans to Dorchester by bus and train?

From State / Orleans to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from State / Orleans to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B17 bus from State / St James station to Springfield Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0230 bus and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from State / Orleans may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

181min
Bus - B17B17
Bus - GREYHOUND US0230GREYHOUND US0230
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from State / St James

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    State / Orleans
  • 2
    Bus - B17B17
    Wait for bus
    B17
    Union Station Via Wilbraham Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0230GREYHOUND US0230
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0230
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    115 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1633 | Readville
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from State / Orleans to Dorchester

The distance between State / Orleans, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 86.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from State / Orleans 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 State / Orleans to Dorchester

To check the bus and train schedule from State / Orleans to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (State / Orleans) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from State / Orleans to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line B17, Bus line GREYHOUND US0230, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct bus between State / Orleans and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from State / Orleans to Dorchester in Boston?

    The B17 bus line goes from Springfield Union Station near State / Orleans to Springfield Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Springfield Union Station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from State / Orleans to Dorchester in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between State / Orleans and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near State / Orleans to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the B17 bus from the Springfield Union Station near State / Orleans in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between State / Orleans and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Springfield Union Station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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