There are 5 ways to get from Chelsea to Natick by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Back Bay to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 43m$8–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Box District to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl3
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 12m$3–9Drive 20.2 mi
- Drive from Chelsea to Natickcar 20.2 mi
35 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelsea to Naticktaxi 20.2 mi
35 min$65–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bellingham Square to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl3
- Take the train from South Station to Natick Centertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 54m$5–13
Chelsea to Natick by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Natick is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Natick is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelsea to Natick. However, there are services departing from Box District and arriving at Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelsea station to Natick. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Natick Center via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Chelsea and Natick is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Natick without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $7 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Chelsea to Natick, including transfers.
Chelsea to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Box District station.
Chelsea to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Natick is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $7 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Chelsea, MA, USA and Natick, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Natick Center hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Box District to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St via Summer St @ Atlantic Ave and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 2h 12m.
Train from Back Bay to Natick Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from South Station to Natick Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Box District to Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Natick Center - South Ave opp Adams St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Bellingham Square to Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Chelsea to Natick bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station.
Chelsea to Natick train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Natick Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Natick is 20 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Chelsea to Natick.
There are 477+ hotels available in Natick.




