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

From Medford to Somerville by bus and subway

To get from Medford to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Wellington station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the 89 bus from Sullivan Square station to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

30min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Somerville
Leaves from Wellington
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Somerville
    Walk to
    Somerville
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Medford to Somerville by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 86 and 87

To get from Medford to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Wellington station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

32min$5.80
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Leaves from Wellington
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Davis
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Medford to Somerville
The distance between Medford, Boston and Somerville, Boston is approximately 4.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford to Somerville 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 Medford

Medford is located at Medford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Corporation Way After Bridge.

Subway stations close to Medford:

  • East Somerville Station
  • Gilman Square
  • Assembly

Bus stations close to Medford:

  • Corporation Way After Bridge
  • Corporation Way
  • Santilli Circle
Public transit stations close to Somerville, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • Grove St @ Highland Ave
  • College Ave @ Highland Ave
  • Elm St @ Chester St

Alternative route from Medford to Somerville by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 86 and 87

To get from Medford to Somerville in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Wellington station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

32min$5.80
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8787
Leaves from Wellington
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Davis
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Medford to Somerville?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 89.

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

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 86, Bus line 87.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Wellington station near Medford to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Hills station near Somerville in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Medford and Somerville in Boston by subway and bus is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Wellington station near Medford in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

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

    The ride from Medford to Somerville costs $4.10.

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