There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Dorchester by train, subway, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Lawrence to Oak Grovetrain Haverhill Line
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Jackson Squaresubway Orange Line
1h 14m$7–12Drive 32.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Dorchestercar 32.5 mi
43 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lawrence to Dorchestertaxi 32.5 mi
43 min$100–130
Lawrence to Dorchester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Dorchester is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Dorchester is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Jackson Square via Oak Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Lawrence and Dorchester is 31 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Dorchester without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 14m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Lawrence to Dorchester, including transfers.
Lawrence to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
Lawrence to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Dorchester is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Lawrence to Dorchester.
There are 1739+ hotels available in Dorchester.
What companies run services between Lawrence, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lawrence to Dorchester. However, you can take the train to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove, then take the subway to Jackson Square. Alternatively, you can drive from Lawrence to Dorchester in around 43 min.
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Subway from Oak Grove to Jackson Square
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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