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How to get fromDorchester to Bostonby subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorchester to Boston by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shawmut to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Red Line
    15 min
    $3

  2. Line 15 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva Ave @ Levant St to Chauncy St @ Summer Stbus bus 15
    26 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Bostontaxi taxi 5.5 mi
    11 min
    $19–24

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Dorchester to Bostonwalk walk 5.2 mi
    1h 40m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Four Corners/Geneva to South Stationtrain train Fairmount Line / ...
    16 min
    $1–6

Dorchester to Boston by subway

Calendar785Weekly Subways
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Shawmut to Downtown Crossing every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Geneva Ave @ Levant St to Chauncy St @ Summer St once daily. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 26 min.

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