There are 3 ways to get from Methuen to Dorchester by train, subway, car, or taxi
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Methuen to Dorchester by train and subway
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The cheapest way to get from Methuen to Dorchester is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Methuen to Dorchester is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Methuen to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Jackson Square via Oak Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Methuen and Dorchester is 31 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.
The best way to get from Methuen to Dorchester without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 13m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Methuen to Dorchester, including transfers.
Methuen to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
Methuen to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Methuen to Dorchester is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Methuen to Dorchester.
There are 1675+ hotels available in Dorchester.
What companies run services between Methuen, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Methuen 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 Methuen to Dorchester in around 42 min.
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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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