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How to get fromDorchester to Rocklandby subway, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorchester to Rockland by subway, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the subway from JFK/UMass to Braintreesubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the taxi from Braintree to Rocklandtaxi taxi
    32 min
    $37–47

  2. Drive 17.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Rocklandcar car 17.5 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 12 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ashmont Station IB to West Main St and Pratt Stbus bus 12
    2. Take the taxi from West Main St and Pratt St to Rocklandtaxi taxi
    43 min
    $29–37

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Rocklandtaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    25 min
    $60–80

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Shawmut to South Stationsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    1h 32m
    $28–37

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18.5 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Rockland, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dorchester to Rockland. However, you can take the subway to Braintree then take the taxi to Rockland. Alternatively, you can take the line 12 bus to West Main St and Pratt St then take the taxi to Rockland.

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