How to get from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Brandeis/Roberts station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

78min$11.10
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Brandeis/Roberts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    32 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester in Boston, take the FITCHBURG train from Brandeis/Roberts station to Porter station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

73min$9.40
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Brandeis/Roberts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    28 min
  • 6
    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 Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester

The distance between Brandeis/Roberts, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 19.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester by bus, subway 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 Brandeis/Roberts

Brandeis/Roberts is located at Brandeis/Roberts, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Brandeis/Roberts.

Subway stations close to Brandeis/Roberts:

  • Riverside

Train stations close to Brandeis/Roberts:

  • Waltham
  • Kendal Green
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Brandeis/Roberts:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • South St @ Turner St
  • Sunnyside St @ South St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Melville Ave
  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
  • Washington St @ Kenwood St

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From Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester in Boston, take the FITCHBURG train from Brandeis/Roberts station to Porter station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

73min$9.40
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Brandeis/Roberts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brandeis/Roberts
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    28 min
  • 6
    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 Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Brandeis/Roberts and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #5412 | North Station station near Brandeis/Roberts in Waltham to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Porter station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Brandeis/Roberts in Waltham and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brandeis/Roberts to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #5412 | North Station station near Brandeis/Roberts in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brandeis/Roberts and Dorchester?

    Get off the train at the Porter stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester?

    The ride from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester costs $11.10.

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