How to get from Somerville to Chelsea by bus and subway?

From Somerville to Chelsea by bus and subway

To get from Somerville to Chelsea in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL3 bus and finally take the 104 bus from Airport station to Broadway @ Fourth St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

51min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL3SL3
Bus - 104104
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport
    13 min
  • 6
    Bus - 104104
    Wait for bus
    104
    Malden
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Fourth St
    ID 5606
    10 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Somerville to Chelsea by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 111

To get from Somerville to Chelsea in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 111 bus from Surface Rd @ Hanover St station to Hawthorne St @ Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

49min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 111111
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surface Rd @ Hanover St
    ID 8309
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Woodlawn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne St @ Broadway
    ID 5615
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Somerville to Chelsea

The distance between Somerville, Boston and Chelsea, Boston is approximately 12.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville to Chelsea by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Somerville

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

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • Davis
  • College Ave @ Highland Ave
  • Holland St @ Dover St

Public transit stations close to Chelsea, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Broadway @ Fourth St
  • Washington Ave @ Broadway
  • City Hall Ave @ Broadway

Ferry stations close to Chelsea:

  • Charlestown Navy Yard

Related Routes

Alternative route from Somerville to Chelsea by bus and subway via RED LINE, ORANGE LINE and 111

To get from Somerville to Chelsea in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 111 bus from Surface Rd @ Hanover St station to Hawthorne St @ Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

49min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 111111
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surface Rd @ Hanover St
    ID 8309
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Woodlawn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne St @ Broadway
    ID 5615
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Somerville to Chelsea?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line SL3, Bus line 104.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Somerville to Chelsea?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 111.

  • Is there a direct subway between Somerville and Chelsea in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Somerville to Chelsea in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Somerville 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 Somerville to Chelsea in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Somerville and Chelsea in Boston by subway and bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Somerville to get to Chelsea in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Somerville in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Somerville and Chelsea in Boston?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Somerville to Chelsea?

    The ride from Somerville to Chelsea costs $4.10.

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