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 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 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 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

107min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
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 - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    51 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

From Third Street to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Third Street to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway 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 ACELA train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

113min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
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 - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Third Street to Dorchester

The distance between Third Street, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 49.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Third Street to Dorchester

To check the bus and train schedule from Third Street to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Third 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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From Third Street to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Third Street to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway 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 ACELA train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

113min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
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 - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    51 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Train line FAIRMOUNT.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Third 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 1 hr 47 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 2 train lines 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 47 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) station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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