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How to get fromDorchester to Wakefieldby subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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

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  1. Subway, line 137 bus

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    1. Take the subway from Ruggles to Oak Grovesubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Main Stbus bus 137
    1h 18m
    $3–7

  2. Line 23 bus, subway, line 137 bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington St opp Algonquin St to Rugglesbus bus 23
    2. Take the subway from Ruggles to Oak Grovesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Main Stbus bus 137
    1h 51m
    $6–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Wakefieldtaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    27 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 17.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Wakefieldcar car 17.5 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Jackson Square to Malden Centersubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the train from Malden Center to Wakefieldtrain train Haverhill Line
    1h 23m
    $3–9

Dorchester to Wakefield by subway and bus

Calendar164Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorchester to Wakefield. However, you can take the subway to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove Busway, then take the line 137 bus to Salem St @ Main St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St opp Algonquin St to Salem St @ Main St via Ruggles, Ruggles, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 1h 51m.

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