There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Lawrence by subway, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Jackson Square to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Malden Center to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
2h 14m$6–12Bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUBbus 24
2h 55m$7–12Drive 32.3 mi
- Drive from Dorchester to Lawrencecar 32.3 mi
43 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Lawrencetaxi 32.3 mi
43 min$100–130
Dorchester to Lawrence by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Lawrence is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Lawrence is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at NECC Common Street HUB via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Jackson Square and arriving at Lawrence via Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Dorchester and Lawrence is 31 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Lawrence without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 14m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Dorchester to Lawrence, including transfers.
Dorchester to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Dorchester to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Jackson Square station.
Dorchester to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?
You can take a subway from Fields Corner to NECC Common Street HUB via South Station, Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center in around 2h 55m.
Subway from Jackson Square to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Malden Center to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUB
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Dorchester to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Malden Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Lawrence is 32 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Dorchester to Lawrence.
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