How to get from South West Commons to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From South West Commons to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from South West Commons to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 12 bus from South West Commons station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus and subway schedule from South West Commons may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

138min
Bus - 1212
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from South West Commons

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South West Commons
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Central Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Boston (Logan Airport)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Boston
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    13 min
  • 10
    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 South West Commons to Dorchester

The distance between South West Commons, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 54.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South West Commons to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from South West Commons to Dorchester

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South West Commons to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line PETER PAN, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between South West Commons and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South West Commons to Dorchester?

    The 12 bus line goes from Union Station Garage station near South West Commons in Worcester to Worcester Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Worcester Union Station station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South West Commons to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between South West Commons in Worcester and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South West Commons to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Union Station Garage stop near South West Commons in Worcester.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South West Commons and Dorchester?

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

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