How to get from Boston-South Station to Somerville by subway?

From Boston-South Station to Somerville by subway

Take one direct subway from Boston-South Station to Somerville in Boston: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Somerville on the Moovit app.

22min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston-South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Davis Sq.
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston-South Station to Somerville by bus and subway

To get from Boston-South Station to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing 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 48 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The subway schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Somerville on the Moovit app.

48min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Somerville
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    8 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 Boston-South Station to Somerville

The distance between Boston-South Station, Boston and Somerville, Boston is approximately 5.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston-South Station to Somerville by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Boston-South Station to Somerville

To check the subway schedule from Boston-South Station to Somerville using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston-South Station) and destination (Somerville), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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From Boston-South Station to Somerville by bus and subway

To get from Boston-South Station to Somerville in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing 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 48 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The subway schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Somerville on the Moovit app.

48min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Somerville
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    8 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 Boston-South Station to Somerville?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston-South Station to Somerville?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston-South Station and Somerville in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Boston-South Station to Somerville in Boston in 22 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston-South Station to Somerville in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Boston-South Station to South Station station near Somerville in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Boston-South Station and Somerville in Boston by subway is about 22 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Boston-South Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the South Station station, which is closest to Somerville in Boston.

  • When is the first subway from Boston-South Station to Somerville in Boston?

    The first subway from Boston-South Station to Somerville in Boston is Red Line. It leaves the South Station station at 8:02 PM.

  • When is the first train from Boston-South Station to Somerville in Boston?

    The first train from Boston-South Station to Somerville in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 1:40 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston-South Station to Somerville?

    The ride from Boston-South Station to Somerville costs $2.40.

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