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

By bus and train

To get from Chelsea to Portsmouth, 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 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to E Main Before Freeborn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, 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
    40 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 Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via E Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Main Before Freeborn
    ID 003190
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portsmouth, RI
    Walk to
    Portsmouth, RI
    700 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SL3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from Chelsea to Portsmouth, 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 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Opposite 372 W Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, 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
    40 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 Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite 372 W Main
    ID 003285
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portsmouth, RI
    Walk to
    Portsmouth, RI
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea to Portsmouth, RI

The distance between Chelsea, Boston and Portsmouth, RI, Boston is approximately 72.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Portsmouth, 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:

  • Wellington
  • Airport
  • Wood Island

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 Portsmouth, RI, Boston

Portsmouth, RI is located at Portsmouth, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is East Main & Turnpike.

Bus stations close to Portsmouth, RI:

  • East Main & Turnpike
  • 3104 E Main
  • E Main Opposite Power

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SL3, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 60

To get from Chelsea to Portsmouth, 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 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Opposite 372 W Main station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Portsmouth, 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
    40 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 Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Opposite 372 W Main
    ID 003285
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Portsmouth, RI
    Walk to
    Portsmouth, RI
    730 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 60.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Chelsea and Portsmouth, RI in Boston by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

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

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