What is the cheapest way to get from Dorchester to South Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to South Boston is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dorchester to South Boston?

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to South Boston is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $12 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva Ave @ Levant St and arriving at Boston St @ Howell St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Dorchester and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shawmut and arriving at Andrew. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Dorchester to South Boston?

The distance between Dorchester and South Boston is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Dorchester to South Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Dorchester to South Boston without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Dorchester to South Boston?

The subway from Shawmut to Andrew takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to South Boston bus from?

Dorchester to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Geneva Ave @ Levant St station.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to South Boston train from?

Dorchester to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Shawmut station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to South Boston?

The best way to get from Dorchester to South Boston is to line 17 bus which takes 12 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Dorchester to South Boston bus arrive?

Dorchester to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boston St @ Howell St station.

Where does the Dorchester to South Boston train arrive?

Dorchester to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Andrew station.

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1837+ hotels available in South Boston.

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There are 5 ways to get from Dorchester to South Boston by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Shawmut to Andrewsubway Red Line
10 min
$3
Line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva Ave @ Levant St to Boston St @ Howell Stbus 17
12 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to South Bostontaxi 3.2 mi
8 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Dorchester to South Bostonwalk 3.3 mi
1h 4m
Train
1. Take the train from Four Corners/Geneva to South Stationtrain Fairmount Line / ...
16 min
$1–6

Dorchester to South Boston by subway

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Shawmut to Andrew every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Geneva Ave @ Levant St to Boston St @ Howell St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 12 min.

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