How to get from Forest Hills to Somerville by subway?

From Forest Hills to Somerville by subway

To get from Forest Hills to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills 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 44 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

44min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 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 Forest Hills to Somerville by subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Somerville in Boston, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Forest Hills station to South Station station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

42min$4.80
Walk to train station
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Somerville

The distance between Forest Hills, Boston and Somerville, Boston is approximately 10.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Green Street

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • South St @ Spalding St
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • Arborway Opp Courthouse

Public transit stations close to Somerville, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Somerville:

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

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • College Ave @ Highland Ave
  • Davis
  • Holland St @ Dover St

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From Forest Hills to Somerville by subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Somerville in Boston, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Forest Hills station to South Station station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

42min$4.80
Walk to train station
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Somerville?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Somerville?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Hills to Somerville in Boston?

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

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Somerville in Boston by subway is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove station, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Forest Hills to Somerville?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Somerville costs $2.40.

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