How to get from Medford to Somerville by subway?

From Medford to Somerville by subway

To get from Medford to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Wellington station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

37min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Wellington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wellington
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

34min$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
    70 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
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Somerville
    Walk to
    Somerville
    10 yd • 1 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 8.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford 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 Medford

Medford is located at Medford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Gilman Square.

Subway stations close to Medford:

  • Gilman Square
  • East Somerville Station
  • Assembly

Bus stations close to Medford:

  • Corporation Way After Bridge
  • Corporation Way
  • Fellsway @ Middlesex Ave - Wellington Circle

Public transit stations close to Somerville, Boston

Somerville is located at Somerville, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Chester St.

Subway stations close to Somerville:

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

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • Elm St @ Chester St
  • Elm St @ Russell St
  • Elm St @ Cutter Ave

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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 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

34min$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
    70 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
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Somerville
    Walk to
    Somerville
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 89.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 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 subway line till Forest Hills station near Somerville in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Medford and Somerville in Boston by subway is about 37 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 station, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

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

    The ride from Medford to Somerville costs $2.40.

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