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

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 GREENBUSH train and finally take the 245 bus from Quincy Center station to Brook Rd @ Standish Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $10.60. The bus and train schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

108min$10.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - GREENBUSH
Bus - 245245
Walk to Milton, 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
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - GREENBUSHGREENBUSH
    Wait for train
    GREENBUSH
    #1061 | Greenbush
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Quincy Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Mattapan
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brook Rd @ Standish Rd
    ID 4346
    28 min
  • 8
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelsea to Milton, MA by bus and train via SL3, NEEDHAM and 31

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 39 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and train schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

99min$6.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 3131
Walk to Milton, 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
    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 23.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Milton, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Chelsea to Milton, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Chelsea to Milton, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chelsea) and destination (Milton, MA), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chelsea to Milton, MA by bus and train via SL3, NEEDHAM and 31

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 39 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The bus and train schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

99min$6.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 3131
Walk to Milton, 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
    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 108 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line GREENBUSH, Bus line 245.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 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 train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

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

    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 Milton, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea and Milton, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Chelsea to Milton, MA costs $10.60.

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