There are 4 ways to get from Whitman to Dorchester by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Whitman to Quincy Centertrain Kingston Line
- Take the subway from Quincy Center to JFK/UMasssubway Red Line
41 min$5–11Train, line 215 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Whitman to Quincy Centertrain Kingston Line
- Take the bus from Quincy Center to Ashmontbus 215 / ...
1h 14m$3–13Drive 19.2 mi
- Drive from Whitman to Dorchestercar 19.2 mi
29 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Whitman to Dorchestertaxi 19.2 mi
29 min$65–85
Whitman to Dorchester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitman to Dorchester is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Whitman to Dorchester is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Whitman to Dorchester. However, there are services departing from Whitman and arriving at JFK/UMass via Quincy Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Whitman and Dorchester is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.
The best way to get from Whitman to Dorchester without a car is to train and subway which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Whitman to Dorchester, including transfers.
Whitman to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Whitman station.
Whitman to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Quincy Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitman to Dorchester is 19 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Whitman to Dorchester.
There are 1443+ hotels available in Dorchester.
What companies run services between Whitman, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Whitman to Dorchester. However, you can take the train to Quincy Center, walk to Quincy Center, then take the subway to JFK/UMass. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitman to Ashmont via Quincy Center and Quincy Center in around 1h 14m.
Train from Whitman to Quincy Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Subway from Quincy Center to JFK/UMass
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Whitman to Quincy Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Quincy Center to Ashmont
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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