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 $4.10.

56min$4.10
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
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    18 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
    8 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

To get from Braintree to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway 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 49 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

49min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    5 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 13.04 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.

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 @ Algonquin St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester:

  • Shawmut

Train stations close to Dorchester:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester:

  • Washington St @ Algonquin St
  • Washington St Opp Algonquin St
  • Washington St @ Park St

Related Routes

From Braintree to Dorchester by subway

To get from Braintree to Dorchester in Boston, take the RED LINE subway 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 49 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

49min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    18 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    5 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 56 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 23.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • 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 Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Alewife 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 Alewife 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 $4.10.

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