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How to get fromDorchester to Jamaica Plainby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Jamaica Plain by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 38 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Centre St @ Orchard Stbus bus 38
    13 min
    $1–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Jamaica Plaintaxi taxi 3.7 mi
    8 min
    $14–17

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Dorchester to Jamaica Plainwalk walk 3.1 mi
    59 min

  4. Line 16 bus

    1. Take the bus from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Forest Hillsbus bus 16 / ...
    44 min
    $2–4

Dorchester to Jamaica Plain by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Jamaica Plain, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Centre St @ Orchard St once daily. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 13 min.

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