There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Natick by train, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Back Bay to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 20m$5–11Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorchester to Natickcar 16.6 mi
31 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Naticktaxi 16.6 mi
31 min$50–65Subway, train
- Take the subway from Shawmut to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 38m$5–11
Dorchester to Natick by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Natick is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Natick is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Natick. However, there are services departing from Ruggles and arriving at Natick Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Dorchester and Natick is 18 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Natick without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Dorchester to Natick, including transfers.
Dorchester to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
Dorchester to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Natick Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Natick is 17 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Dorchester to Natick.
There are 479+ hotels available in Natick.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Natick, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Natick Center hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 37 min.
Train from Back Bay to Natick Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Subway from Shawmut to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Natick Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
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