There are 4 ways to get from Watertown to Chelsea by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 504 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
- Take the bus from South Station to Box Districtbus Sl3
45 min$3–9Train
cheapest- Take the train from Waverley to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Chelseatrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 1m$2–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watertown to Chelseataxi 9.4 mi
18 min$30–40Drive 9.4 mi
- Drive from Watertown to Chelseacar 9.4 mi
18 min$2–3
Watertown to Chelsea by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Chelsea is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Chelsea is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Watertown to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and arriving at Box District via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
No, there is no direct train from Watertown to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from Waverley and arriving at Chelsea via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Watertown and Chelsea is 15 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Chelsea without a car is to line 504 bus and bus which takes 45 min and costs $2 - $10.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Watertown to Chelsea, including transfers.
Watertown to Chelsea bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard station.
Watertown to Chelsea train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waverley station.
The best way to get from Watertown to Chelsea is to line 504 bus and bus which takes 45 min and costs $2 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 1h 1m.
What companies run services between Watertown, MA, USA and Chelsea, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Box District via Lincoln St @ Essex St and South Station in around 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waverley to Chelsea via North Station in around 1h 1m.
Train from Waverley to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from North Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from South Station to Box District
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Watertown to Chelsea bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Watertown to Chelsea train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to Chelsea is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Watertown to Chelsea.
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