How to get from Waltham to Dorchester by bus?

From Waltham to Dorchester by bus

To get from Waltham to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St 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 30 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

90min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 11
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    25 min
  • 6
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    18 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 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 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl 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 33 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

93min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    25 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
    8 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 13.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Dorchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Kenwood St
  • Washington St @ Park St
  • Washington St @ Wheatland Ave

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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 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl 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 33 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

93min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    25 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
    8 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 90 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 1, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 70, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waltham to Dorchester?

    The 70 bus line goes from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station near Waltham in Waltham to University Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till University Park station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham to Dorchester by bus?

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Dorchester in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta stop near Waltham in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waltham and Dorchester?

    Get off the bus at the University Park stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Waltham to Dorchester?

    The ride from Waltham to Dorchester costs $5.10.

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