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How to get fromMelrose to Dorchesterby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 137 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Emerson St to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Rugglessubway subway Orange Line
    34 min
    $5–7

  2. Drive 13 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melrose to Dorchestercar car 13 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, line 23 bus

    1. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Rugglessubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Ruggles to Washington St @ Algonquin Stbus bus 23
    1h 11m
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melrose to Dorchestertaxi taxi 13 mi
    23 min
    $40–55

Melrose to Dorchester by bus and subway

Calendar176Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.2 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

There is no direct connection from Melrose to Dorchester. However, you can take the line 137 bus to Oak Grove Busway, walk to Oak Grove, then take the subway to Ruggles. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Emerson St to Washington St @ Algonquin St via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Ruggles, and Ruggles in around 1h 11m.

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