How to get from Sixth St. to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Sixth St. to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Sixth St. to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Kendall/MIT station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, take the 23 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Washington St Opp Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Sixth St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

58min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Kendall/MIT

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kendall/MIT
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sixth St. to Dorchester by bus

To get from Sixth St. to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the EZRIDE bus from Sixth St. station to Vassar St./Mass. Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus and subway schedule from Sixth St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

67min$3.40
Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
Bus - 11
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Sixth St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sixth St.
  • 2
    Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
    Wait for bus
    EZRIDE
    Outbound To Erie St From North Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vassar St./Mass. Ave.
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St
    ID 74
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    21 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 Sixth St. to Dorchester

The distance between Sixth St., Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 8.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sixth St. to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Sixth St. to Dorchester

To check the bus and subway schedule from Sixth St. to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sixth St.) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 subway schedules.

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From Sixth St. to Dorchester by bus

To get from Sixth St. to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the EZRIDE bus from Sixth St. station to Vassar St./Mass. Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Nubian station to Washington St @ Algonquin St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus and subway schedule from Sixth St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

67min$3.40
Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
Bus - 11
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Sixth St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sixth St.
  • 2
    Bus - EZRIDEEZRIDE
    Wait for bus
    EZRIDE
    Outbound To Erie St From North Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vassar St./Mass. Ave.
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Albany St
    ID 74
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    21 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 Sixth St. to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sixth St. to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line EZRIDE, Bus line 1, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct subway between Sixth St. and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Sixth St. to Dorchester?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Kendall/MIT station near Sixth St. in Cambridge to Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ashmont station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sixth St. to Dorchester by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Sixth St. in Cambridge and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Sixth St. to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Kendall/MIT station near Sixth St. in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Sixth St. and Dorchester?

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • When is the first subway from Sixth St. to Dorchester?

    The first subway from Sixth St. in Cambridge to Dorchester in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the Kendall/MIT station at 8:20 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Sixth St. to Dorchester?

    The ride from Sixth St. to Dorchester costs $4.10.

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