There are 4 ways to get from Chelsea to Newton by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from North Station to Newton Centretram D
56 min$5–7Bus, line 504 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Box District to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl3
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 504 / ...
1h 7m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelsea to Newtontaxi 11.8 mi
21 min$35–50Drive 11.8 mi
- Drive from Chelsea to Newtoncar 11.8 mi
21 min$3–4
Chelsea to Newton by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Newton is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Newton is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelsea to Newton. However, there are services departing from Box District and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelsea station to Newton. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Newton Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Chelsea and Newton is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Newton without a car is to tram which takes 56 min and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Chelsea to Newton, including transfers.
Chelsea to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Box District station.
Chelsea to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
Chelsea to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station.
What companies run services between Chelsea, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from North Station to Newton Centre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Box District to Washington St @ Bacon St via Summer St @ Atlantic Ave and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 1h 7m.
Tram from North Station to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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 Federal St @ Franklin St to Washington St @ Bacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Chelsea to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Newton is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Chelsea to Newton.
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