How to get from Alewife Station to Chelsea by bus and subway?

From Alewife Station to Chelsea by bus and subway

To get from Alewife Station to Chelsea in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 54 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

54min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL3SL3
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    20 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 Alewife Station to Chelsea

The distance between Alewife Station, Boston and Chelsea, Boston is approximately 13.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife Station 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 Alewife Station to Chelsea

To check the bus and subway schedule from Alewife Station to Chelsea using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alewife Station) 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 Alewife Station to Chelsea?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line SL3.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife Station and Chelsea?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife Station to Chelsea?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Alewife Station in Cambridge to South Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Station near Chelsea in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife Station to Chelsea by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Alewife Station in Cambridge and Chelsea in Boston by subway and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife Station to get to Chelsea?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Alewife Station in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife Station and Chelsea?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife Station to Chelsea?

    The ride from Alewife Station to Chelsea costs $2.40.

Popular Routes