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

From Chelsea to Milton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Milton, 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 240 bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Central Ave @ Brook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

85min$4.10
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 240240
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    18 min
  • 6
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Holbrook/Randolph Via Crawford Square
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave @ Brook Rd
    ID 4143
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chelsea to Milton, MA by bus and train

To get from Chelsea to Milton, MA 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 NEEDHAM train and finally take the 31 bus from Forest Hills station to Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

98min$6.50
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 3131
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #625 | Needham Heights
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hills
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mattapan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St
    ID 1721
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    1.13 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea to Milton, MA

The distance between Chelsea and Milton, MA is approximately 15.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Milton, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Chelsea to Milton, MA by bus and train

To get from Chelsea to Milton, MA 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 NEEDHAM train and finally take the 31 bus from Forest Hills station to Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

98min$6.50
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 3131
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #625 | Needham Heights
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hills
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mattapan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Hills Pkwy @ River St
    ID 1721
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    1.13 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 240.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelsea to Milton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 31.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea and Milton, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chelsea and Milton, MA?

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

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

    The ride from Chelsea to Milton, MA costs $4.10.

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