There are 4 ways to get from Acton to Dorchester by bus, train, subway, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 10m$15Drive 26.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Acton to Dorchestercar 26.4 mi
45 min$5–7Train, subway
- Take the train from South Acton to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the subway from Porter to Shawmutsubway Red Line
1h 23m$18–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Acton to Dorchestertaxi 26.4 mi
45 min$80–100
Acton to Dorchester by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Acton to Dorchester is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Acton to Dorchester is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Acton to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A and arriving at Boston, MA - Copley Square via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Acton to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from South Acton and arriving at Shawmut via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Acton and Dorchester is 24 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Acton to Dorchester without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $15.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Acton to Dorchester, including transfers.
Acton to Dorchester bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.
Acton to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Acton station.
Acton to Dorchester bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Boston, MA - Copley Square station.
What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
Yankee Line operates a bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
Train from South Acton to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Subway from Porter to Shawmut
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 617 268 8890
- [email protected]
- Website
- yankeeline.us
Bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Acton to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Dorchester is 27 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Acton to Dorchester.
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