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How to get fromChelsea Station (MBTA) to Boston Commonby bus, subway, taxi, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chelsea Station (MBTA) to Boston Common by bus, subway, taxi, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chelsea to Airportbus bus Sl3
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Government Centersubway subway Blue Line
    28 min
    $8–10

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chelsea to South Stationbus bus Sl3
    40 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelsea Station (MBTA) to Boston Commontaxi taxi 4 mi
    7 min
    $15–19

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chelsea to North Stationtrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    32 min
    $1–7

  5. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Chelsea Station (MBTA) to East Bostontaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from East Boston to Long Wharfferry ferry East Boston Ferry
    35 min
    $13–22

Chelsea Station (MBTA) to Boston Common by bus, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar765Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Chelsea Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Boston Common, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Chelsea to South Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Chelsea to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 14 min.

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