How to get from Cambridge to Somerville by subway?

From Cambridge to Somerville by subway

Take one direct subway from Cambridge to Somerville in Boston: take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

8min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cambridge to Somerville by bus

Take one direct bus from Cambridge to Somerville in Boston: take the 96 bus from Harvard station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

14min$1.70
Bus - 9696
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Davis
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge to Somerville

The distance between Cambridge, Boston and Somerville, Boston is approximately 1.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 8 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge to Somerville by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Cambridge

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard Square.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard Square
  • Union Square
  • Central

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard
  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St

Public transit stations close to Somerville, Boston

Somerville is located at Somerville, Boston and the nearest public transit station is College Ave @ William St.

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • College Ave @ William St
  • College Ave @ Francesca Ave
  • Elm St @ Cutter Ave

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From Cambridge to Somerville by bus

Take one direct bus from Cambridge to Somerville in Boston: take the 96 bus from Harvard station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

14min$1.70
Bus - 9696
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cambridge
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Davis
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 8 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 14 minutes, using Bus line 96.

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

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Cambridge to Somerville in Boston in 8 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge to Harvard Square station near Somerville in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Cambridge and Somerville in Boston by subway is about 8 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Harvard Square station, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

  • When is the first subway from Cambridge to Somerville in Boston?

    The first subway from Cambridge to Somerville in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the Harvard Square station at 7:09 PM.

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

    The first bus from Cambridge to Somerville in Boston is Harvard - Medford Square. It leaves the Harvard stop at 3:10 AM.

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

    The ride from Cambridge to Somerville costs $2.40.

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