There are 4 ways to get from Pawtucket to Dorchester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h$7–13Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132 / ...
1h 15m$12–18Drive 36.1 mi
- Drive from Pawtucket to Dorchestercar 36.1 mi
46 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pawtucket to Dorchestertaxi 36.1 mi
46 min$110–140
Pawtucket to Dorchester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pawtucket to Dorchester is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Pawtucket to Dorchester is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Pawtucket to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pawtucket/Central Falls and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Pawtucket and Dorchester is 38 miles. The road distance is 36.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pawtucket to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $7 - $13.
The train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Ruggles takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.
Pawtucket to Dorchester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Pawtucket to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
The best way to get from Pawtucket to Dorchester is to train which takes 1h and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Pawtucket, RI, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Boston 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–15 and the journey takes 1h.
Train from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Pawtucket to Dorchester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Pawtucket to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pawtucket to Dorchester is 36 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Pawtucket to Dorchester.
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