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 19 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Brandeis/Roberts may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

79min$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
    #410 | 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.
    35 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 17 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Brandeis/Roberts may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

77min$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
    #410 | 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
    31 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 79 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Brandeis/Roberts to Dorchester

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

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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 17 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Brandeis/Roberts may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

77min$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
    #410 | 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
    31 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 79 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 77 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 19 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #410 | 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 19 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #410 | 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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