How to get from Franklin Town to Chelsea by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Franklin Town to Chelsea in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Franklin/Dean College station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the 112 bus from Sixth St @ Walnut St station to Broadway @ Fourth St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $14.60.

104min$14.60
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Bus - SL3SL3
Bus - 112112
Leaves from Franklin/Dean College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Franklin Town
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #708 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    63 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sixth St @ Walnut St
    ID 5651
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 112112
    Wait for bus
    112
    Wood Island Via Market Basket & Admiral's Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Broadway @ Fourth St
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Fourth St
    ID 5606
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKLIN/FOXBORO and SL3

To get from Franklin Town to Chelsea in Boston, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Franklin/Dean College station to South Station station. Next, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Bellingham Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

106min$12.90
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Bus - SL3SL3
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Franklin/Dean College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Franklin Town
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #708 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    63 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin Town to Chelsea

The distance between Franklin Town, Boston and Chelsea, Boston is approximately 34.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Town to Chelsea 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 Franklin Town

Franklin Town is located at Franklin Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Forge Park/495.

Train stations close to Franklin Town:

  • Forge Park/495

Public transit stations close to Chelsea, Boston

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Broadway @ Fourth St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Broadway @ Fourth St
  • Hawthorne St @ Broadway
  • Washington Ave @ Broadway

Ferry stations close to Chelsea:

  • Charlestown Navy Yard

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKLIN/FOXBORO and SL3

To get from Franklin Town to Chelsea in Boston, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Franklin/Dean College station to South Station station. Next, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Bellingham Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

106min$12.90
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Bus - SL3SL3
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Franklin/Dean College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Franklin Town
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #708 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    63 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin Town to Chelsea?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Bus line SL3, Bus line 112.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin Town to Chelsea?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Bus line SL3.

  • Is there a direct train between Franklin Town and Chelsea in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Franklin Town to Chelsea in Boston?

    The FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train line goes from #708 | South Station station near Franklin Town to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till South Station station near Chelsea in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Town to Chelsea in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin Town and Chelsea in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Franklin Town to get to Chelsea in Boston?

    Get on the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from the #708 | South Station station near Franklin Town in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Franklin Town and Chelsea in Boston?

    Get off the train at the South Station stop, which is closest to Chelsea in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from Franklin Town to Chelsea?

    The ride from Franklin Town to Chelsea costs $14.60.

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