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

From Melrose Highlands to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Melrose Highlands station to Oak Grove 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 17 min. The ride fare is $10.60. The bus, subway and train schedule from Melrose Highlands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

77min$10.60
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Melrose Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Highlands
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1220 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    70 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

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 131 bus from Franklin St Opp Greenwood St 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 36 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus, subway and train schedule from Melrose Highlands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

96min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Franklin St Opp Greenwood St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St Opp Greenwood St
    ID 9074
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Malden Via Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    19 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
    Forest Hills
  • 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
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Melrose Highlands to Dorchester

The distance between Melrose Highlands, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 14.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Highlands 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 Melrose Highlands to Dorchester

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melrose Highlands) 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 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 131 bus from Franklin St Opp Greenwood St 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 36 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus, subway and train schedule from Melrose Highlands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

96min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Franklin St Opp Greenwood St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St Opp Greenwood St
    ID 9074
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Malden Via Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    19 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
    Forest Hills
  • 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
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 131, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct train between Melrose Highlands 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 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from #1220 | North Station station near Melrose Highlands in Melrose to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Oak Grove station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Melrose Highlands in Melrose and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the #1220 | North Station station near Melrose Highlands in Melrose.

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

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

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

    The ride from Melrose Highlands to Dorchester costs $10.60.

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