How to get from Wellesley Square to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Wellesley Square to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Wellesley Square to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Wellesley Square station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway 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 22 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Wellesley Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

82min$10.40
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Wellesley Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellesley Square
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #518 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    38 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    32 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 Wellesley Square to Dorchester

The distance between Wellesley Square, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 18.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wellesley Square 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 Wellesley Square to Dorchester

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Wellesley Square to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Wellesley Square) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wellesley Square to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct train between Wellesley Square 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 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wellesley Square to Dorchester?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Wellesley Square in Wellesley to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ruggles station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wellesley Square to Dorchester by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Wellesley Square in Wellesley and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wellesley Square to get to Dorchester?

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the Back Bay - South End station near Wellesley Square in Wellesley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wellesley Square and Dorchester?

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

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Wellesley Square to Dorchester?

    The ride from Wellesley Square to Dorchester costs $10.40.

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