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How to get from Somerville to Watertown Town by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Somerville to Watertown Town in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Harvard Square station. Next, take the 71 bus from Harvard station to Watertown Sq Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

39min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7171
Walk to Watertown Town
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Watertown Town
    Walk to
    Watertown Town
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via RED LINE and 70

To get from Somerville to Watertown Town in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Main St @ Merchants Row station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

46min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Watertown Town
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Watertown Town
    Walk to
    Watertown Town
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Somerville to Watertown Town

The distance between Somerville, Boston and Watertown Town, Boston is approximately 5.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville to Watertown Town by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Somerville

Somerville is located at Somerville, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Chester St.

Subway stations close to Somerville:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Somerville:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville:

  • Elm St @ Chester St
  • College Ave @ Highland Ave
  • Holland St @ Dover St

Public transit stations close to Watertown Town, Boston

Watertown Town is located at Watertown Town, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Galen St @ Water St.

Subway stations close to Watertown Town:

  • Boston College
  • South Street

Train stations close to Watertown Town:

  • Belmont
  • Waverley
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Watertown Town:

  • Galen St @ Water St
  • Water St @ Watertown Yard
  • Mt Auburn St @ Main St

Alternative route by bus and subway via RED LINE and 70

To get from Somerville to Watertown Town in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Main St @ Merchants Row station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

46min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Watertown Town
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Watertown Town
    Walk to
    Watertown Town
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Somerville to Watertown Town?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 71.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Somerville to Watertown Town?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct subway between Somerville and Watertown Town in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Somerville to Watertown Town in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Somerville to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard Square station near Watertown Town in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Somerville to Watertown Town in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Somerville and Watertown Town in Boston by subway and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Somerville to get to Watertown Town in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Somerville in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Harvard Square stop, which is closest to Watertown Town in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Somerville to Watertown Town in Boston?

    The first train from Somerville to Watertown Town in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the Porter station at 1:50 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Somerville to Watertown Town?

    The ride from Somerville to Watertown Town costs $4.10.

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