How to get from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester by bus and subway?

From Melrose Highlands to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ W Highland Ave station to Washington St @ Grove St 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 28 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

88min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St @ W Highland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ W Highland Ave
    ID 9195
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Algonquin St
    ID 480
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester by bus and subway via 137, ORANGE LINE and RED LINE

To get from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 137 bus from Main St @ W Highland Ave station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

83min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St @ W Highland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ W Highland Ave
    ID 9195
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    13 min
  • 9
    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 Melrose Highlands to Dorchester

The distance between Melrose Highlands, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 15.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Melrose Highlands

Melrose Highlands is located at Melrose Highlands, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Franklin St Opp Greenwood St.

Train stations close to Melrose Highlands:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Melrose Highlands:

  • Franklin St Opp Greenwood St
  • Franklin St @ Greenwood St
  • Franklin St @ Ashland St

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Park St
  • Geneva Ave @ Holiday St
  • Talbot Ave @ Talbot Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester by bus and subway via 137, ORANGE LINE and RED LINE

To get from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 137 bus from Main St @ W Highland Ave station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

83min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Main St @ W Highland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ W Highland Ave
    ID 9195
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    13 min
  • 9
    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 Melrose Highlands to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose Highlands and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester?

    The 137 bus line goes from Main St @ W Highland Ave station near Melrose Highlands in Melrose to Malden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Malden station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Melrose Highlands in Melrose and Dorchester in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 137 bus from the Main St @ W Highland Ave stop near Melrose Highlands in Melrose.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester?

    The ride from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester costs $5.80.

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