How to get from Chelsea to Bristol, RI by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chelsea to Bristol, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Hope After Vantage Point station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 6060
Walk to Bristol, RI
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via E Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope After Vantage Point
    ID 004545
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol, RI
    Walk to
    Bristol, RI
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SL3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from Chelsea to Bristol, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Hope After Vantage Point station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Bristol, RI
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope After Vantage Point
    ID 004545
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol, RI
    Walk to
    Bristol, RI
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea to Bristol, RI

The distance between Chelsea, Boston and Bristol, RI, Boston is approximately 67.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Bristol, RI by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chelsea

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Chelsea.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Wellington
  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea
  • Everett Ave @ Vale St
  • Everett Ave @ Maple St

Public transit stations close to Bristol, RI, Boston

Bristol, RI is located at Bristol, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Metacom Opposite Veterans Home.

Bus stations close to Bristol, RI:

  • Metacom Opposite Veterans Home
  • Metacom Opposite 467 Metacom
  • Metacom Before Bayview

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SL3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from Chelsea to Bristol, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Hope After Vantage Point station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min.

179min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Bristol, RI
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hope After Vantage Point
    ID 004545
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol, RI
    Walk to
    Bristol, RI
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea to Bristol, RI?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelsea to Bristol, RI?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Bristol, RI?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Bristol, RI?

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near Chelsea in Chelsea to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South Station station near Bristol, RI in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelsea to Bristol, RI by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Chelsea and Bristol, RI in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelsea to get to Bristol, RI?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the Chelsea stop near Chelsea in Chelsea.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chelsea and Bristol, RI?

    Get off the bus at the South Station stop, which is closest to Bristol, RI in Boston.

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