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 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

18min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
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
    2 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 39 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

39min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Braintree
  • 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 18 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.

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 Lexington, Boston

Lexington is located at Lexington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Appleton St @ Homer Rd.

Train stations close to Lexington:

  • Belmont
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Lexington:

  • Appleton St @ Homer Rd
  • Appleton St @ Udine St
  • Appleton St @ Lublin St

Related Routes

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 39 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

39min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Braintree
  • 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 18 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 76.

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

    The alternative route takes 39 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 18 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 18 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 last bus from Somerville to Lexington in Boston?

    The last bus from Somerville to Lexington in Boston is the Harvard - Arlington Heights line. It leaves the Massachusetts Ave @ Dover St stop at 8:17 PM.

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

    The ride from Somerville to Lexington costs $4.10.

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