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How to get fromDorchester to East Bostonby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shawmut to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Red Line
    29 min
    $5

  2. Drive 7.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to East Bostoncar car 7.6 mi
    16 min
    $2

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Fields Corner to South Stationsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Airportbus bus Sl3
    31 min
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to East Bostontaxi taxi 7.6 mi
    16 min
    $26–32

Dorchester to East Boston by subway and foot

Calendar754Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Shawmut to Downtown Crossing every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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