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How to get from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Roger Williams Park Zoo to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R bus from Roger Williams Park station to Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 2 hr 14 min. The bus and train schedule from Roger Williams Park Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Roger Williams Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roger Williams Park
    ID 011880
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Slater Mill (Pawtucket)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W)
    ID 072010
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1627 | 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
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Public transit directions from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Dorchester

The distance between Roger Williams Park Zoo, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 51.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roger Williams Park Zoo 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 Roger Williams Park Zoo to Dorchester

To check the bus and train schedule from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Roger Williams Park Zoo) 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Roger Williams Park Zoo and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Dorchester in Boston?

    The R bus line goes from Roger Williams Park station near Roger Williams Park Zoo to Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Dorchester in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Roger Williams Park Zoo and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Roger Williams Park Zoo to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the R bus from the Roger Williams Park stop near Roger Williams Park Zoo in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Roger Williams Park Zoo and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.