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How to get fromChelsea to Kendall Squareby bus, tram, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelsea to Kendall Square by bus, tram, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Line 111 bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Third St @ Chestnut St to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus bus 111
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Lechmeretram tram E / ...
    16 min
    $5–7

  2. Line 111 bus, tram via Kendall/MIT

    1. Take the bus from Washington Ave @ Broadway to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus bus 111
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Park Streettram tram E / ...
    27 min
    $8–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelsea to Kendall Squaretaxi taxi 4.2 mi
    7 min
    $15–19

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Chelsea to Kendall Squarewalk walk 5.1 mi
    1h 38m

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Square to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus bus Sl3
    2. Take the subway from South Station to Kendall/MITsubway subway Red Line
    34 min
    $5–7

Chelsea to Kendall Square by bus and tram

Calendar1193Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.8 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Chelsea, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chelsea to Kendall Square. However, you can take the line 111 bus to N Washington St @ Medford St, walk to North Station, then take the vehicle to Lechmere. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Ave @ Broadway to Kendall/MIT via N Washington St @ Medford St, North Station, Park Street, and Park Street in around 27 min.

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