There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Stoughton by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ruggles to Stoughtontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
31 min$3–9Line 716 bus, line 14 bus
- Take the bus from Mattapan to Village Shoppes of Cantonbus 716
- Take the bus from Shaws Canton IB to Stoughton Center IBbus 14
1h 18m$3–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Stoughtontaxi 13.4 mi
21 min$45–60Drive 13.4 mi
- Drive from Dorchester to Stoughtoncar 13.4 mi
21 min$3–4
Dorchester to Stoughton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Stoughton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Stoughton is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Stoughton. However, there are services departing from Mattapan and arriving at Stoughton Center IB via Shaws Canton IB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruggles and arriving at Stoughton. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Dorchester and Stoughton is 17 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Stoughton without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from Ruggles to Stoughton takes 31 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Dorchester to Stoughton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Mattapan station.
Dorchester to Stoughton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Stoughton is to train which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 716 bus and line 14 bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Stoughton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to Stoughton every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mattapan to Stoughton Center IB via Village Shoppes of Canton and Shaws Canton IB in around 1h 18m.
Train from Ruggles to Stoughton
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Mattapan to Village Shoppes of Canton
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 508 588-1000
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from Shaws Canton IB to Stoughton Center IB
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
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More Questions & Answers
Dorchester to Stoughton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Village Shoppes of Canton station.
Dorchester to Stoughton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Stoughton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Stoughton is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Dorchester to Stoughton.
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