How to get from Plenty Street to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Plenty Street to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Plenty Street to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R bus from Plenty Street station to Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA 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 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Plenty Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

121min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Plenty Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Plenty Street
  • 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
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1625 | Fairmount
  • 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 Plenty Street to Dorchester

The distance between Plenty Street, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 49.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plenty Street 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 Plenty Street to Dorchester

To check the bus and train schedule from Plenty Street to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Plenty Street) 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 Plenty Street to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plenty Street 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 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plenty Street to Dorchester in Boston?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Plenty Street to Dorchester in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Plenty Street and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Plenty Street to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the R bus from the Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) stop near Plenty Street in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Plenty Street and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Providence station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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