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How to get fromJamaica Plain to Dorchesterby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Jamaica Plain to Dorchester by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 38 bus, line 16 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Centre St @ Arborway to Forest Hillsbus bus 38
    2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Columbia Rd @ Wolcott Stbus bus 16
    20 min
    $2–4

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Plain to Dorchestertaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    8 min
    $13–16

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Jamaica Plain to Dorchesterwalk walk 3.1 mi
    59 min

Jamaica Plain to Dorchester by bus

Calendar156Weekly Buses
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.1 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Jamaica Plain, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Centre St @ Arborway to Columbia Rd @ Wolcott St via Forest Hills in around 20 min.

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