There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Groton by bus, taxi, subway, train, or car
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Route 3, taxi
best- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MAbus Northbound
- Take the taxi from Tyngsboro, MA to Grotontaxi
2h 13m$78–98Drive 38.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorchester to Grotoncar 38.4 mi
1h 5m$7–11Subway, train
- Take the subway from Shawmut to Portersubway Red Line
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 30m$24–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Grotontaxi 38.4 mi
1h 5m$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Groton is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Groton is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Groton. However, there are services departing from Shawmut and arriving at Ayer via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Dorchester and Groton is 49 miles. The road distance is 38.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Groton without a car is to Route 3 and taxi which takes 2h 13m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Dorchester to Groton, including transfers.
Dorchester to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Shawmut station.
Dorchester to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Groton is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Dorchester to Groton.
There are 48+ hotels available in Groton.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dorchester to Groton. However, you can take the subway to South Station, walk to Boston South Buses, take the bus to Tyngsboro, MA, then take the taxi to Groton. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shawmut to Groton via Porter, Porter, and Ayer in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Shawmut to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $6–12
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- bostonexpressbus.com
Bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- bostonexpressbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $65–150
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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