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.

42min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Braintree
  • 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

Alternative route from Somerville to Boston by bus and subway via RED LINE and 1

To get from Somerville to Boston in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Central station. Next, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

46min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 11
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
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    31 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, Boston and Boston, 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.

Public transit stations close to Somerville

Somerville is located at Somerville, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Davis.

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • Davis
  • College Ave @ Highland Ave
  • Holland St @ Dover St

Public transit stations close to Boston, Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St Opp Ruggles St.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Massachusetts Ave.
  • Roxbury Crossing
  • Northeastern University

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Washington St Opp Ruggles St
  • Washington St @ Ruggles St
  • Washington St @ St James St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Somerville to Boston by bus and subway via RED LINE and 1

To get from Somerville to Boston in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Central station. Next, take the 1 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

46min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 11
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
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Nubian
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Somerville to Boston?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 1.

  • 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 Braintree station near Somerville to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Park Street station near Boston in 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 in 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 Braintree 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 Park Street stop, which is closest to Boston in Boston.

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

    The ride from Somerville to Boston costs $4.10.

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