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How to get fromDorchester to Charlestownby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Ruggles to Community Collegesubway subway Orange Line
    13 min
    $3

  2. Drive 6.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Charlestowncar car 6.8 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Line 23 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Washington St opp Algonquin St to Rugglesbus bus 23
    2. Take the subway from Ruggles to Community Collegesubway subway Orange Line
    45 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Charlestowntaxi taxi 6.8 mi
    15 min
    $23–29

Dorchester to Charlestown 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 Dorchester, MA, USA and Charlestown, MA, USA?

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

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