How to get from Chelsea to Cranston, RI by bus and train?

From Chelsea to Cranston, RI by bus and train

To get from Chelsea to Cranston, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 21 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station to Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Leyden) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cranston, RI on the Moovit app.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 2121
Walk to Cranston, RI
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ccri Warwick Via Reservoir Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Reservoir (At Reservoir After Leyden)
    ID 010925
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cranston, RI
    Walk to
    Cranston, RI
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea to Cranston, RI

The distance between Chelsea, Boston and Cranston, RI, Boston is approximately 56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Cranston, RI by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Chelsea to Cranston, RI

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea to Cranston, RI?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line ACELA, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Cranston, RI?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Cranston, RI?

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near Chelsea in Chelsea to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South Station station near Cranston, RI in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelsea to Cranston, RI by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Chelsea and Cranston, RI in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelsea to get to Cranston, RI?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the Chelsea stop near Chelsea in Chelsea.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chelsea and Cranston, RI?

    Get off the bus at the South Station stop, which is closest to Cranston, RI in Boston.

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