What is the cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to Dorchester is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alewife Station to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Alewife Station to Dorchester is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Alewife Station and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Alewife Station to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Nubian via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Alewife Station and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alewife and arriving at Fields Corner. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Alewife Station to Dorchester?

The distance between Alewife Station and Dorchester is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How do I travel from Alewife Station to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Alewife Station to Dorchester without a car is to subway which takes 33 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Alewife Station to Dorchester?

The subway from Alewife to Fields Corner takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Alewife Station to Dorchester bus from?

Alewife Station to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where do I catch the Alewife Station to Dorchester train from?

Alewife Station to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Alewife station.

Where does the Alewife Station to Dorchester bus arrive?

Alewife Station to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.

Where does the Alewife Station to Dorchester train arrive?

Alewife Station to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fields Corner station.

Can I drive from Alewife Station to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Alewife Station to Dorchester is 9 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Alewife Station to Dorchester.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1405+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Alewife Station to Dorchester - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 1 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Alewife Station to Dorchester by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Alewife to Fields Cornersubway Red Line
33 min
$3
Drive 9.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alewife Station to Dorchestercar 9.3 mi
23 min
$2–3
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
53 min
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alewife Station to Dorchestertaxi 9.3 mi
23 min
$30–40

Alewife Station to Dorchester by subway

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Alewife to Fields Corner every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 40 min.

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