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

From Chelsea to East Providence, RI by bus and train

To get from Chelsea to East Providence, 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 32 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to S Broadway Opposite Winsor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 3232
Walk to East Providence, RI
Leaves from Chelsea
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Seekonk Sq (Mass) Via Martin St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Broadway Opposite Winsor
    ID 070810
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Providence, RI
    Walk to
    East Providence, RI
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelsea to East Providence, RI by bus and train via SL3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 33

To get from Chelsea to East Providence, 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 33 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 3333
Walk to East Providence, RI
Leaves from Chelsea
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Shaw's (Riverside)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell)
    ID 015280
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Providence, RI
    Walk to
    East Providence, RI
    0.78 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea to East Providence, RI
The distance between Chelsea, Boston and East Providence, RI, Boston is approximately 55.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to East Providence, RI by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Chelsea

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

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Wood Island
  • Airport
  • Wellington

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea
  • Everett Ave @ Vale St
  • Everett Ave @ Maple St
Public transit stations close to East Providence, RI, Boston

East Providence, RI is located at East Providence, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Providence.

Train stations close to East Providence, RI:

  • Providence

Bus stations close to East Providence, RI:

  • Warren & Pawtucket (After Rose)
  • Warren After Brown
  • S Broadway Before Winsor
Related Routes

Alternative route from Chelsea to East Providence, RI by bus and train via SL3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 33

To get from Chelsea to East Providence, 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 33 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 3333
Walk to East Providence, RI
Leaves from Chelsea
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Shaw's (Riverside)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton & Waterman (Opposite Russell)
    ID 015280
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Providence, RI
    Walk to
    East Providence, RI
    0.78 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 32.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelsea to East Providence, RI?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 33.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to East Providence, 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 East Providence, RI in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Chelsea and East Providence, RI in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

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

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