There are 5 ways to get from Dorchester to Peabody by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Jackson Square to North Stationsubway Orange Line
- Take the train from North Station to Salemtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 15m$5–11Subway, line 450 bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Shawmut to Park Streetsubway Red Line
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Warren Stbus 450
2h 6m$3–7Drive 19.9 mi
- Drive from Dorchester to Peabodycar 19.9 mi
37 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Peabodytaxi 19.9 mi
37 min$60–80Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Nubian to Temple Pl @ Washington Stbus Sl5
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to 81 Highland Ave @ Salem Hospitalbus 450
2h 6m$3–9
Dorchester to Peabody by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Peabody is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Peabody is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Peabody. However, there are services departing from Nubian and arriving at 81 Highland Ave @ Salem Hospital via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Peabody. However, there are services departing from Jackson Square and arriving at Salem via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Dorchester and Peabody is 21 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Peabody without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 15m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Dorchester to Peabody, including transfers.
Dorchester to Peabody bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Nubian station.
Dorchester to Peabody train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Jackson Square station.
Dorchester to Peabody bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Temple Pl @ Washington St station.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Peabody, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Nubian to 81 Highland Ave @ Salem Hospital via Temple Pl @ Washington St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 2h 6m.
Subway from Jackson Square to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Subway from Shawmut to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Warren St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Temple Pl @ Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to 81 Highland Ave @ Salem Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Dorchester to Peabody train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Peabody is 20 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Dorchester to Peabody.
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