How to get from South Station to Chelsea by bus?

From South Station to Chelsea by bus

Take one direct bus from South Station to Chelsea in Boston: take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Bellingham Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

28min$2.40
Bus - SL3SL3
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Station
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station to Chelsea by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Chelsea in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 33 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

33min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 111111
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    3 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 South Station to Chelsea

The distance between South Station, Boston and Chelsea, Boston is approximately 6.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Chelsea by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from South Station to Chelsea

To check the bus schedule from South Station to Chelsea using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station) and destination (Chelsea), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From South Station to Chelsea by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Chelsea in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 33 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

33min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 111111
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    3 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 South Station to Chelsea?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line SL3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Chelsea?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 111.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station and Chelsea in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from South Station to Chelsea in Boston in 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station to Chelsea in Boston?

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near South Station to Bellingham Square station near Chelsea in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Chelsea in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between South Station and Chelsea in Boston by bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station to get to Chelsea in Boston?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the Chelsea stop near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station and Chelsea in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Bellingham Square stop, which is closest to Chelsea in Boston.

  • When is the first train from South Station to Chelsea in Boston?

    The first train from South Station to Chelsea in Boston is Newburyport/Rockport. It leaves the North Station station at 2:35 AM.

  • When is the first ferry from South Station to Chelsea in Boston?

    The first ferry from South Station to Chelsea in Boston is East. It leaves the Seaport (Fan Pier) station at 2:05 AM.

  • When is the last bus from South Station to Chelsea in Boston?

    The last bus from South Station to Chelsea in Boston is the Haymarket - Woodlawn line. It leaves the Surface Rd @ Hanover St stop at 10:14 PM.

  • When is the first subway from South Station to Chelsea in Boston?

    The first subway from South Station to Chelsea in Boston is Blue Line. It leaves the State Street station at 8:12 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station to Chelsea?

    The ride from South Station to Chelsea costs $2.40.

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