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How to get fromBrookline to Dorchesterby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Brookline to Dorchester by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 22 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Jackson Square to Talbot Ave @ Colonial Avebus bus 22
    20 min
    $1–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Dorchestertaxi taxi 4.4 mi
    11 min
    $16–20

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Brookline to Dorchesterwalk walk 4.1 mi
    1h 18m

  4. Line 66 bus, line 23 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harvard St @ Washington St to Nubianbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Nubian to Washington St @ Algonquin Stbus bus 23
    44 min
    $2–4

Brookline to Dorchester by bus

Calendar685Weekly Buses
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.3 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Jackson Square to Talbot Ave @ Colonial Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min.

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