There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Chestnut Hill by subway, tram, taxi, car, or foot
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Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Shawmut to Park Streetsubway Red Line
- Take the tram from Park Street to Chestnut Hilltram D
55 min$5Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorchester to Chestnut Hillcar 6.8 mi
16 min$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Chestnut Hilltaxi 6.8 mi
16 min$23–29Walk
- Take the walk from Dorchester to Chestnut Hillwalk 6.5 mi
2h 5m
Dorchester to Chestnut Hill by subway and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Chestnut Hill is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Chestnut Hill is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $23 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Chestnut Hill. However, there are services departing from Shawmut and arriving at Chestnut Hill via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Dorchester and Chestnut Hill is 12 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Chestnut Hill without a car is to subway and tram which takes 55 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Dorchester to Chestnut Hill, including transfers.
Dorchester to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Shawmut station.
Dorchester to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Chestnut Hill is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Dorchester to Chestnut Hill.
There are 1405+ hotels available in Chestnut Hill.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Chestnut Hill, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dorchester to Chestnut Hill. However, you can take the subway to Park Street, walk to Park Street, then take the vehicle to Chestnut Hill. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Chestnut Hill.
Subway from Shawmut to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Park Street to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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