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

From Waltham to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Waltham to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham 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 15 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

75min$11.10
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 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 Waltham to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 505 bus from Moody St @ Main St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St 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 29 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

89min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Moody St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Dorchester

The distance between Waltham, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 17.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham 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.

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From Waltham to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 505 bus from Moody St @ Main St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St 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 29 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

89min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Moody St @ Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St Opp Algonquin St
    ID 461
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waltham to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 505, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham 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 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Dorchester?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #410 | North Station station near Waltham 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 Waltham to Dorchester by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waltham 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 Waltham to Dorchester?

    The ride from Waltham to Dorchester costs $11.10.

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