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, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. 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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Somerville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

50min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL3SL3
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
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Boston.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Somerville to Chelsea

The distance between Somerville, Boston and Chelsea, Boston is approximately 12.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Somerville to Chelsea

To check the bus and subway schedule from Somerville to Chelsea using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Somerville) and destination (Chelsea), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line SL3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near Somerville to Bellingham Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bellingham Square 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 50 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station 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 Bellingham Square 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 $2.40.

Popular Routes