How to get from Back Bay - South End to Somerville by subway?

From Back Bay - South End to Somerville by subway

To get from Back Bay - South End to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End 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 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

28min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    5 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 Back Bay - South End to Somerville by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay - South End to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End 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 40 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

40min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Somerville
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    13 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 Back Bay - South End to Somerville

The distance between Back Bay - South End, Boston and Somerville, Boston is approximately 6.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay - South End 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 Back Bay - South End

Back Bay - South End is located at Back Bay - South End, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station.

Subway stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Symphony
  • Copley
  • Arlington

Bus stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station
  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Back Bay

Public transit stations close to Somerville, Boston

Somerville is located at Somerville, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Holland St @ Dover St.

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

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

Related Routes

From Back Bay - South End to Somerville by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay - South End to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End 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 40 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

40min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Somerville
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    13 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 Back Bay - South End to Somerville?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay - South End to Somerville?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay - South End and Somerville in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay - South End to Somerville in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay - South End to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Somerville in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay - South End to Somerville in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between Back Bay - South End and Somerville in Boston by subway is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay - South End to get to Somerville in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay - South End in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay - South End and Somerville in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay - South End to Somerville?

    The ride from Back Bay - South End to Somerville costs $2.40.

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