What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Dorchester is to subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Dorchester is to subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington St @ W Dedham St and arriving at Geneva Ave @ Holiday St. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Jackson Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Dorchester?

The distance between Back Bay and Dorchester is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Dorchester without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Dorchester?

The subway from Back Bay to Jackson Square takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Dorchester bus from?

Back Bay to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St @ W Dedham St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Dorchester train from?

Back Bay to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Where does the Back Bay to Dorchester bus arrive?

Back Bay to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Geneva Ave @ Holiday St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Dorchester train arrive?

Back Bay to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Jackson Square station.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1443+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Back Bay to Dorchester - 6 ways to travel via subway, line 15 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Back Bay to Dorchester by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Jackson Squaresubway Orange Line
7 min
$3
Line 15 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington St @ W Dedham St to Geneva Ave @ Holiday Stbus 15
13 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Dorchestertaxi 4.6 mi
12 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay to Dorchesterwalk 4.6 mi
1h 29m
Tram, subway
1. Take the tram from Copley to Park Streettram E / ...
2. Take the subway from Park Street to Shawmutsubway Red Line
31 min
$5
Line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Ruggles to Washington St @ Algonquin Stbus 23
40 min
$3–7

Back Bay to Dorchester by subway

2545Weekly Subways

7 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Jackson Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Washington St @ W Dedham St to Geneva Ave @ Holiday St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 13 min.

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