What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Dorchester is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Dorchester is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St and arriving at Geneva Ave @ Tonawanda St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central and arriving at Shawmut. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Cambridge to Dorchester?

The distance between Cambridge and Dorchester is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Dorchester without a car is to subway which takes 24 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Dorchester?

The subway from Central to Shawmut takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dorchester bus from?

Cambridge to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Dorchester train from?

Cambridge to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Central station.

Where does the Cambridge to Dorchester bus arrive?

Cambridge to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Geneva Ave @ Tonawanda St station.

Where does the Cambridge to Dorchester train arrive?

Cambridge to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Shawmut station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Dorchester is 7 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Cambridge to Dorchester.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Cambridge to Dorchester - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 19 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Dorchester by subway, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Central to Shawmutsubway Red Line
24 min
$3
Line 19 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St to Geneva Ave @ Tonawanda Stbus 19
49 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Dorchestertaxi 6.7 mi
18 min
$23–28
Drive 6.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Dorchestercar 6.7 mi
18 min
$2
Walk
1. Take the walk from Cambridge to Dorchesterwalk 6.8 mi
2h 10m

Cambridge to Dorchester by subway

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Central to Shawmut every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St to Geneva Ave @ Tonawanda St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 49 min.

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