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How to get fromCharlestown to Dorchesterby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Community College to Rugglessubway subway Orange Line
    13 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlestown to Dorchestercar car 7.1 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Subway, line 23 bus

    1. Take the subway from Community College to Rugglessubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Ruggles to Washington St @ Algonquin Stbus bus 23
    50 min
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charlestown to Dorchestertaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    15 min
    $24–30

Charlestown to Dorchester by subway

Calendar1486Weekly Subways
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.8 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Community College to Ruggles every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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