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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay (Station) and Dorchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Ruggles and arriving at Washington St @ Algonquin St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay (Station) and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Dorchester is 1 miles.

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

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

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

The subway from Back Bay to Ruggles takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.

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

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

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester bus arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Algonquin St station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester train arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

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Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 23 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Rugglessubway Orange Line
3 min
$3
Subway via Shawmut
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Shawmutsubway Red Line
26 min
$2
Line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Ruggles to Washington St @ Algonquin Stbus 23
40 min
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Dorchestertaxi 4.6 mi
12 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Back Bay (Station) to Dorchesterwalk 4.3 mi
1h 22m

Back Bay (Station) to Dorchester by subway

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Distance: 1.1 mi
Duration: 3 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Ruggles every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Ruggles to Washington St @ Algonquin St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 31 min.

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