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

From Third Street to Dorchester by bus and train

To get from Third Street to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) 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 57 min. The ride fare is $15.95.

117min$15.95
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5824 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    66 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
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Third Street to Dorchester by bus and train via R, PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON and FAIRMOUNT

To get from Third Street to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from Readville station to Talbot Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

110min$14.25
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5824 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Readville
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #6630 | South Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Talbot Avenue
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Third Street to Dorchester

The distance between Third Street, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 47.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Third 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.

Public transit stations close to Third Street

Third Street is located at Third Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Third Street.

Train stations close to Third Street:

  • Providence
  • Pawtucket/Central Falls

Bus stations close to Third Street:

  • Third Street
  • Ninth Street
  • Rochambeau Avenue

Ferry stations close to Third Street:

  • Providence, Ri

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

Dorchester is located at Bradlee Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Talbot Ave @ Spencer St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Ave @ Spencer St
  • Washington St Opp Algonquin St
  • Washington St @ Algonquin St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Third Street to Dorchester by bus and train via R, PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON and FAIRMOUNT

To get from Third Street to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the FAIRMOUNT train from Readville station to Talbot Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

110min$14.25
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #5824 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Readville
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #6630 | South Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Talbot Avenue
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    670 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Third Street to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Third Street to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Third Street 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 57 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Third Street and Dorchester in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the R bus from the Broad Street Terminal (Providence) stop near Third Street in Boston.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Third Street to Dorchester?

    The ride from Third Street to Dorchester costs $15.95.

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