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

From Chelsea to Worcester, MA by bus and train

To get from Chelsea to Worcester, MA in Worcester, take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from South Station station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

153min$14.65
Bus - SL3SL3
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Worcester, 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 - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    104 min
  • 6
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chelsea to Worcester, MA by subway and train

To get from Chelsea to Worcester, MA in Worcester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $17.05.

157min$17.05
Walk to train station
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    98 min
  • 9
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea to Worcester, MA

The distance between Chelsea, Worcester and Worcester, MA, Worcester is approximately 51.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Worcester, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Worcester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chelsea

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Worcester and the nearest public transit station is Everett Ave @ Maple St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

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

Ferry stations close to Chelsea:

  • Charlestown Navy Yard

Public transit stations close to Worcester, MA, Worcester

Worcester, MA is located at Worcester, MA, Worcester and the nearest public transit station is Norwich St.

Bus stations close to Worcester, MA:

  • Norwich St
  • Waldo St
  • Maple

From Chelsea to Worcester, MA by subway and train

To get from Chelsea to Worcester, MA in Worcester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End station to Worcester Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $17.05.

157min$17.05
Walk to train station
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Worcester, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chelsea
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    98 min
  • 9
    Walk to Worcester, MA
    Walk to
    Worcester, MA
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Worcester, 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 train line till South Station station near Worcester, MA in Worcester.

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Chelsea and Worcester, MA in Worcester by bus and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the South Station station, which is closest to Worcester, MA in Worcester.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chelsea to Worcester, MA?

    The ride from Chelsea to Worcester, MA costs $14.65.