How to get from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA by bus, subway and train?

From Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA by bus, subway and train

To get from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 8 bus from Nubian station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from North Station station to Chelsea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The bus, subway and train schedule from Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Chelsea Station MBTA on the Moovit app.

47min$4.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Walk to Chelsea Station MBTA
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nubian
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #125 | Newburyport
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chelsea Station MBTA
    Walk to
    Chelsea Station MBTA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA

The distance between Boston and Chelsea Station MBTA is approximately 7.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chelsea – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 8, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA?

    The 8 bus line goes from Nubian station near Boston in Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Ruggles station near Chelsea Station MBTA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Boston and Chelsea Station MBTA by bus, subway and train is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the 8 bus from the Nubian stop near Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ruggles station, which is closest to Chelsea Station MBTA.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA?

    The ride from Boston to Chelsea Station MBTA costs $4.80.

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