There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) by train, ferry, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
10 min$1–7Ferry, taxi
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to East Bostonferry East Boston Ferry
- Take the taxi from East Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA)taxi
15 min$14–23Bus
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
24 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA)taxi 4.1 mi
7 min$15–19
Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) is to bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $15 - $19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Station station and arriving at Chelsea. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Chelsea. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Boston and Chelsea Station (MBTA) is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from North Station to Chelsea takes 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) is to train which takes 10 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 24 min.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Chelsea Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Chelsea hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from South Station to Chelsea every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.
Train from North Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Ferry from Long Wharf to East Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- $10–19
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chelsea station.
Boston to Chelsea Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chelsea station.
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