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

From Braintree to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Braintree to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the KINGSTON train from Braintree station to Jfk/Umass 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 50 min. The ride fare is $7.35.

50min$7.35
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jfk/Umass
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    10 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
    10 min
  • 8
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Braintree to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Dorchester in Boston, take the KINGSTON train from Braintree station to Jfk/Umass station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

50min$5.65
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jfk/Umass
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    6 min
  • 6
    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 Braintree to Dorchester

The distance between Braintree, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 12.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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.

Public transit stations close to Braintree

Braintree is located at Braintree, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Braintree.

Subway stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Braintree:

  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree
  • Washington St Opp Hobart Ave
  • Washington St @ Hobart Ave

Public transit stations close to Dorchester, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Harvard St
  • Washington St @ Bowdoin St
  • Washington St @ Algonquin St

Related Routes

From Braintree to Dorchester by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Dorchester in Boston, take the KINGSTON train from Braintree station to Jfk/Umass station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

50min$5.65
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jfk/Umass
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    6 min
  • 6
    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 Braintree to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Braintree 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 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Braintree to Dorchester?

    The KINGSTON train line goes from #1012 | South Station station near Braintree in Braintree Town to Jfk/Umass station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Jfk/Umass station near Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Dorchester in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the KINGSTON train from the #1012 | South Station station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

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

    Get off the train at the Jfk/Umass stop, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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

    The ride from Braintree to Dorchester costs $7.35.

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