There are 5 ways to get from Chelsea to Allston by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Government Center to Packard's Cornertram B
49 min$8–10Drive 7.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelsea to Allstoncar 7.1 mi
14 min$2Bus, line 64 bus
- Take the bus from Box District to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl3
- Take the bus from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus 64
1h 11m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelsea to Allstontaxi 7.1 mi
14 min$24–30Line 111 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Washington Ave @ Broadway to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 111 / ...
- Take the tram from Government Center to Packard's Cornertram B
55 min$5–7
Chelsea to Allston by bus, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Allston is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Allston is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $24 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelsea to Allston. However, there are services departing from Box District and arriving at Cambridge St @ Franklin St via Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelsea to Allston. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Packard's Corner via Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Chelsea and Allston is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Allston without a car is to tram which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Chelsea to Allston, including transfers.
Chelsea to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Box District station.
Chelsea to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Government Center station.
Chelsea to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station.
What companies run services between Chelsea, MA, USA and Allston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Government Center to Packard's Corner every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Box District to Cambridge St @ Franklin St via Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, South Station, Kendall/MIT, and Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Government Center to Packard's Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Government Center to Packard's Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Box District to Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line to Cambridge St @ Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Washington Ave @ Broadway to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Chelsea to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Packard's Corner station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Allston is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Chelsea to Allston.
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