How to get from Forest Hills to Somerville by subway?

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 57 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

57min$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 • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills 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 60 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

60min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Somerville
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    34 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
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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 57 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:

  • Green Street
  • Forest Hills

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 Highland Ave @ Willow Ave.

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • Highland Ave @ Willow Ave
  • College Ave @ Francesca Ave
  • Holland St @ Dover St

Related Routes

By bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills 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 60 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

60min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Somerville
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    34 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 89.

  • 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 57 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 57 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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