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

From Somerville to Lexington by bus and subway

To get from Somerville to Lexington in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Alewife station. Next, take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 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 Lexington on the Moovit app.

20min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
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
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Service Road West @ Watertown St
    Ride to bus station
    Service Road West @ Watertown St
    ID 2493
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Somerville to Lexington by bus and subway via RED LINE and 78

To get from Somerville to Lexington in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 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 Lexington on the Moovit app.

40min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
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
    Harvard Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Service Road West @ Watertown St
    Ride to bus station
    Service Road West @ Watertown St
    ID 2493
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Somerville to Lexington

The distance between Somerville, Boston and Lexington, Boston is approximately 4.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville to Lexington 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 Lexington

To check the bus and subway schedule from Somerville to Lexington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Somerville) and destination (Lexington), 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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Alternative route from Somerville to Lexington by bus and subway via RED LINE and 78

To get from Somerville to Lexington in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Service Road West @ Watertown St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 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 Lexington on the Moovit app.

40min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
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
    Harvard Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Service Road West @ Watertown St
    Ride to bus station
    Service Road West @ Watertown St
    ID 2493
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 76.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 20 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Somerville to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Lexington in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Somerville and Lexington in Boston by subway and bus is about 20 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Lexington in Boston.

  • When is the first bus from Somerville to Lexington in Boston?

    The first bus from Somerville to Lexington in Boston is Alewife - Lincoln Lab via Hanscom Airport. It leaves the Alewife stop at 4:25 AM.

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

    The ride from Somerville to Lexington costs $4.10.

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