There are 4 ways to get from Chelsea to Allston by tram, taxi, car, 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.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Government Center to Packard's Cornertram B
50 min$8–10Drive 7.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelsea to Allstoncar 7.1 mi
14 min$2Taxi
- 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 50 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 50 min and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Chelsea to Allston, including transfers.
Chelsea to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Government Center station.
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.
There are 1798+ hotels available in Allston.
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.
Tram from Government Center to Packard's Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Government Center to Packard's Corner
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Washington Ave @ Broadway to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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