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.

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
    560 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, take the BLUE LINE subway from State Street station to Maverick station. Next, take the 116 bus from Maverick station to Park St @ Hawthorne St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

30min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 116116
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Maverick
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maverick
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park St @ Hawthorne St
    ID 5614
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    270 yd • 4 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.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station Boston.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • South Station Boston
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

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:

  • Everett Ave @ Arlington St
  • Central Ave @ Shawmut St
  • Broadway @ Shurtleff St

Ferry stations close to Chelsea:

  • Charlestown Navy Yard

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From South Station to Chelsea by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Chelsea in Boston, take the BLUE LINE subway from State Street station to Maverick station. Next, take the 116 bus from Maverick station to Park St @ Hawthorne St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

30min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 116116
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Wonderland
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Maverick
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maverick
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    Wonderland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park St @ Hawthorne St
    ID 5614
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    270 yd • 4 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 30 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 116.

  • 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 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 9:14 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 7:12 PM.

  • 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 1:05 AM.

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

    The last train from South Station to Chelsea in Boston is the Newburyport/Rockport line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:55 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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