What is the cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Dorchester is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Dorchester is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Nubian. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Harvard Square and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard and arriving at Fields Corner. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Harvard Square to Dorchester?

The distance between Harvard Square and Dorchester is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.

How do I travel from Harvard Square to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from Harvard Square to Dorchester without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Dorchester?

The subway from Harvard to Fields Corner takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to Dorchester bus from?

Harvard Square to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where do I catch the Harvard Square to Dorchester train from?

Harvard Square to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.

Where does the Harvard Square to Dorchester bus arrive?

Harvard Square to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.

Where does the Harvard Square to Dorchester train arrive?

Harvard Square to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fields Corner station.

Can I drive from Harvard Square to Dorchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Dorchester is 7 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Harvard Square to Dorchester.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Dorchester.

Harvard Square to Dorchester - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 1 bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Harvard to Fields Cornersubway Red Line
28 min
$3
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
42 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Dorchestertaxi 7.3 mi
18 min
$25–30
Drive 7.3 mi
1. Drive from Harvard Square to Dorchestercar 7.3 mi
18 min
$2

Harvard Square to Dorchester by foot and subway

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Distance: 8.1 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Fields Corner every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 40 min.

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