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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Watertown by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, line 71 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shawmut to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Harvard to Mt Auburn St @ Marshall Stbus bus 71
    52 min
    $3–7

  2. Drive 8.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Watertowncar car 8.7 mi
    22 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 1 bus, line 71 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Harvard to Mt Auburn St @ Marshall Stbus bus 71
    1h 4m
    $3–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Watertowntaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    22 min
    $29–35

Dorchester to Watertown by subway and bus

Calendar631Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.9 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

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

You can take a bus from Nubian to Mt Auburn St @ Marshall St via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and Harvard in around 1h 4m.

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