How to get from Chelsea to Lexington, MA by bus and subway?

Chelsea to Lexington, MA - Bus Schedule

The SL3 bus from Chelsea to Lexington, MA runs from 12:00 AM to 11:45 PM, with departures every 5 min-3 hr 50 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 23 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Chelsea to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Lexington, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

83min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
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
    32 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea to Lexington, MA

The distance between Chelsea and Lexington, MA is approximately 20.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Lexington, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lexington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Chelsea to Lexington, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea to Lexington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Lexington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Lexington, MA?

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea station near Chelsea in Chelsea to South Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till South Station near Lexington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelsea to Lexington, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Chelsea and Lexington, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelsea to get to Lexington, MA?

    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 Lexington, MA?

    Get off the bus at the South Station, which is closest to Lexington, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Chelsea to Lexington, MA?

    The ride from Chelsea to Lexington, MA costs $2.40.

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