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How to get fromEast Boston to Dorchesterby subway, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Shawmutsubway subway Red Line
    32 min
    $5

  2. Drive 7.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Boston to Dorchestercar car 7.4 mi
    14 min
    $2

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Airport to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    2. Take the subway from South Station to Shawmutsubway subway Red Line
    40 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Boston to Dorchestertaxi taxi 7.4 mi
    14 min
    $25–31

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from East Boston to Dorchesterwalk walk 6.5 mi
    2h 3m

East Boston to Dorchester by subway and foot

Calendar754Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Downtown Crossing to Shawmut every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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