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How to get fromDorchester to Boston Commonby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Fields Corner to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    19 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nubian to Washington St @ Essex Stbus bus Sl5 / ...
    20 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Boston Commontaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    11 min
    $19–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Dorchester to Boston Commonwalk walk 4.9 mi
    1h 35m

  5. Line 15 bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva Ave @ Levant St to Washington St @ Essex Stbus bus 15
    31 min
    $1–5

Dorchester to Boston Common by subway and foot

Calendar809Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Fields Corner to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Nubian to Washington St @ Essex St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 14 min.

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