How to get from Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R42 bus from Florence Center (Inbound) station to Academy Of Music station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2693 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 59 min. The bus and train schedule from Maple/Main (High St. Variant) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

239min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R42R42
Bus - FLIXBUS 2693FLIXBUS 2693
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Florence Center (Inbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Florence Center (Inbound)
    ID 209
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - R42R42
    Wait for bus
    R42
    Northampton To Holyoke Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Academy Of Music
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northampton (Northampton Market)
    ID NHM6
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2693FLIXBUS 2693
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2693
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1687 | Fairmount
  • 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 Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Dorchester

The distance between Maple/Main (High St. Variant), Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 90.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maple/Main (High St. Variant) 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 Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Dorchester

To check the bus and train schedule from Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Maple/Main (High St. Variant)) 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 Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 239 minutes, using Bus line R42, Bus line FLIXBUS 2693, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Maple/Main (High St. Variant) 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 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Dorchester in Boston?

    The R42 bus line goes from Florence Center (Inbound) station near Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Academy Of Music station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Academy Of Music station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to Dorchester in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Maple/Main (High St. Variant) and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 3 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Maple/Main (High St. Variant) to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the R42 bus from the Florence Center (Inbound) stop near Maple/Main (High St. Variant) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Maple/Main (High St. Variant) and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Academy Of Music station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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