How to get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester by bus and train?

From Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) station to Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the 23 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $15.95.

118min$15.95
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop J)
  • 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
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester by bus and train via ACELA, FAIRMOUNT and 23

To get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train and finally 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 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1625 | Fairmount
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station
    ID 475
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester

The distance between Kennedy Plaza (Stop J), Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 45.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kennedy Plaza (Stop J)

Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) is located at Kennedy Plaza (Stop J), Boston and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Plaza (Stop I).

Train stations close to Kennedy Plaza (Stop J):

  • Providence

Bus stations close to Kennedy Plaza (Stop J):

  • Kennedy Plaza (Stop I)
  • Kennedy Plaza (Stop H)
  • Kennedy Plaza (Stop Z)

Ferry stations close to Kennedy Plaza (Stop J):

  • Providence, Ri

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Harvard St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Harvard St
  • Washington St @ Bowdoin St
  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester by bus and train via ACELA, FAIRMOUNT and 23

To get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train and finally 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 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1625 | Fairmount
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Street @ Four Corners / Geneva Station
    ID 475
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Train line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester in Boston?

    The R bus line goes from Slater Mill (Pawtucket) station near Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station near Dorchester in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the R bus from the Slater Mill (Pawtucket) stop near Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) and Dorchester in Boston?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester?

    The ride from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Dorchester costs $15.95.

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