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How to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester by bus and train?

From South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester in Boston, take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Four Corners/Geneva station. Next, 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 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

27min$4.10
Walk to train station
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1615 | Readville
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station
    ID 475
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 40 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

40min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester

The distance between South Station Bus Terminal, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 4.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, 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 40 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

40min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Train line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station Bus Terminal and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester in Boston?

    The FAIRMOUNT train line goes from South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal to #1615 | Readville station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #1615 | Readville station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station Bus Terminal and Dorchester in Boston by train and bus is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station Bus Terminal to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the FAIRMOUNT train from the South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station Bus Terminal and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the train at the #1615 | Readville stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the last subway from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester in Boston?

    The last subway from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester in Boston is the Red Line line. It leaves the South Station station at 8:50 PM.

  • When is the first train from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester in Boston?

    The first train from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester in Boston is Franklin/Foxboro. It leaves the South Station station at 1:47 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester?

    The ride from South Station Bus Terminal to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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