What is the cheapest way to get from South Boston to Dorchester?

The cheapest way to get from South Boston to Dorchester is to subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Boston to Dorchester?

The fastest way to get from South Boston to Dorchester is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between South Boston and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston St @ Ellery St and arriving at Bowdoin St @ Bowdoin Pk. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between South Boston and Dorchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Andrew and arriving at Shawmut. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from South Boston to Dorchester?

The distance between South Boston and Dorchester is 2 miles.

How do I travel from South Boston to Dorchester without a car?

The best way to get from South Boston to Dorchester without a car is to line 17 bus which takes 10 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from South Boston to Dorchester?

The line 17 bus from Boston St @ Ellery St to Bowdoin St @ Bowdoin Pk takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Boston to Dorchester bus from?

South Boston to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston St @ Ellery St station.

Where do I catch the South Boston to Dorchester train from?

South Boston to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Andrew station.

Train or bus from South Boston to Dorchester?

The best way to get from South Boston to Dorchester is to line 17 bus which takes 10 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 13 min.

Where does the South Boston to Dorchester bus arrive?

South Boston to Dorchester bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Bowdoin St @ Bowdoin Pk station.

Where does the South Boston to Dorchester train arrive?

South Boston to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Shawmut station.

Where can I stay near Dorchester?

There are 1785+ hotels available in Dorchester.

South Boston to Dorchester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Boston to Dorchester by bus, subway, taxi, foot, or train

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Line 17 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston St @ Ellery St to Bowdoin St @ Bowdoin Pkbus 17
10 min
$1–5
Subway
1. Take the subway from Andrew to Shawmutsubway Red Line
11 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Dorchestertaxi 3.7 mi
8 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Boston to Dorchesterwalk 3.3 mi
1h 4m
Train
1. Take the train from South Station to Four Corners/Genevatrain Fairmount Line / ...
13 min
$1–6

South Boston to Dorchester by bus

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Boston St @ Ellery St to Bowdoin St @ Bowdoin Pk every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a subway from Andrew to Shawmut every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.

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