There are 4 ways to get from Newton to Dorchester by tram, subway, taxi, car, or foot
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Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Newton Centre to Park Streettram D
- Take the subway from Park Street to Shawmutsubway Red Line
1h$5Drive 9.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newton to Dorchestercar 9.3 mi
20 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton to Dorchestertaxi 9.3 mi
20 min$30–40Walk
- Take the walk from Newton to Dorchesterwalk 8.7 mi
2h 48m
Newton to Dorchester by tram and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Dorchester is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Dorchester is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Shawmut via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Newton and Dorchester is 13 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Dorchester without a car is to tram and subway which takes 1h and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Newton to Dorchester, including transfers.
Newton to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Centre station.
Newton to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Dorchester is 9 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Newton to Dorchester.
There are 1609+ hotels available in Dorchester.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Newton to Dorchester. However, you can take the vehicle to Park Street, walk to Park Street, then take the subway to Shawmut. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Dorchester.
Tram from Newton Centre to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Park Street to Shawmut
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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