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 subway and train

To get from Back Bay - South End to Somerville in Boston, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End 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 31 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

31min$4.80
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 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 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.

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

To get from Back Bay - South End to Somerville in Boston, take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Back Bay - South End 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 31 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

31min$4.80
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #1716 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    7 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 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 31 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Subway line RED LINE.

  • 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.

  • When is the last subway from Back Bay - South End to Somerville in Boston?

    The last subway from Back Bay - South End to Somerville in Boston is the Green Line E line. It leaves the Copley station at 8:12 PM.

  • 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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