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How to get from Somerville to Boston by bus and subway?

From Somerville to Boston by bus and subway

To get from Somerville to Boston in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Park Street station. Next, take the SL5 bus from Temple Pl @ Washington St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Somerville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

42min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL5SL5
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Somerville to Boston

The distance between Somerville and Boston is approximately 7.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville to Boston by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Somerville to Boston

To check the bus and subway schedule from Somerville to Boston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Somerville) and destination (Boston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Somerville to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line SL5.

  • Is there a direct subway between Somerville and Boston in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Somerville to Boston in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Park Street station near Somerville in Boston to Temple Pl @ Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Temple Pl @ Washington St station near Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Somerville to Boston in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Somerville and Boston by subway and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Somerville to get to Boston in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Park Street station near Somerville in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Somerville and Boston in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Temple Pl @ Washington St stop, which is closest to Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Somerville to Boston?

    The ride from Somerville to Boston costs $4.10.

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