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

From Braintree to Dorchester by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway 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 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Dorchester on the Moovit app.

56min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 2323
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    9 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
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Public transit directions from Braintree to Dorchester

The distance between Braintree, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 13.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree to Dorchester by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Braintree to Dorchester

To check the bus and subway schedule from Braintree to Dorchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Braintree) and destination (Dorchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree and Dorchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Braintree to Dorchester?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree 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 subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Dorchester in Boston by subway and bus is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

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

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

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

    The ride from Braintree to Dorchester costs $2.40.

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