How to get from Chelsea to Roslindale by bus and train?

From Chelsea to Roslindale by bus and train

To get from Chelsea to Roslindale 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 NEEDHAM train and finally take the 51 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

72min$6.50
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 5151
Walk to Roslindale
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 - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Reservoir
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelsea to Roslindale by bus and train via SL3 and NEEDHAM

To get from Chelsea to Roslindale in Boston, take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, take the NEEDHAM train from South Station station to Roslindale Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.90.

71min$8.90
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Roslindale
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
    Roslindale Village
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea to Roslindale

The distance between Chelsea, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 13.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Roslindale 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 Everett Ave @ Maple St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Everett Ave @ Maple St
  • Everett Ave @ Vale St
  • Spruce St @ Everett Ave

Public transit stations close to Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Hyde Park Ave Opp Eldridge Rd.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village
  • Bellevue

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Hyde Park Ave Opp Eldridge Rd
  • 144 Walter St Opp Mendum St
  • Walter St @ Mendum St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chelsea to Roslindale by bus and train via SL3 and NEEDHAM

To get from Chelsea to Roslindale in Boston, take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, take the NEEDHAM train from South Station station to Roslindale Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.90.

71min$8.90
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Roslindale
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
    Roslindale Village
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea to Roslindale?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 51.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelsea to Roslindale?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line NEEDHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Roslindale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Roslindale?

    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 train line till South Station station near Roslindale in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelsea to Roslindale by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Chelsea and Roslindale in Boston by bus and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelsea to get to Roslindale?

    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 Roslindale?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Chelsea to Roslindale?

    The ride from Chelsea to Roslindale costs $6.50.

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