How to get from Back Bay Station to Chelsea by bus and subway?

From Back Bay Station to Chelsea by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay Station to Chelsea in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Haymarket station. Next, take the 111 bus from Surface Rd @ Hanover St station to Hawthorne St @ Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

33min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 111111
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

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

The distance between Back Bay Station, Boston and Chelsea, Boston is approximately 5.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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 Back Bay Station to Chelsea

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay Station to Chelsea?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 111.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay Station and Chelsea in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay Station to Chelsea in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Haymarket station near Back Bay Station to Surface Rd @ Hanover St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Surface Rd @ Hanover St station near Chelsea in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay Station to Chelsea in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay Station and Chelsea in Boston by subway and bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay Station to get to Chelsea in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Haymarket station near Back Bay Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Surface Rd @ Hanover St stop, which is closest to Chelsea in Boston.

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

    The ride from Back Bay Station to Chelsea costs $2.40.

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