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Directions to Davis Square (Somerville) with public transportation

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How to get to Davis Square by bus?

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Bus stations near Davis Square in Somerville

  • College Ave @ Highland Ave,2 min walk,
  • Davis,2 min walk,
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Dover St,6 min walk,

Train stations near Davis Square in Somerville

  • Porter,15 min walk,

Subway stations near Davis Square in Somerville

  • Magoun Station,43 min walk,

Bus lines to Davis Square in Somerville

  • 89,Sullivan,
  • 94,Davis,
  • 96,Medford Square,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Park Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Harvard,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Kendall/MIT,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Harvard via Brattle Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Harvard via Holyoke Street,
  • RED LINE SHUTTLE,Alewife - Davis,
  • 87,Lechmere - Arlington Center,
  • 88,Lechmere - Clarendon Hill,
  • 90,Assembly - Davis,
  • 77,Harvard,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Davis Square?

    The closest stations to Davis Square are:

    • College Ave @ Highland Ave is 75 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Davis is 86 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Massachusetts Ave @ Dover St is 501 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Porter is 1238 yards away, 15 min walk.
    • Magoun Station is 3594 yards away, 43 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Davis Square?

    These bus lines stop near Davis Square: 87, 89, 96.

  • Which train line stops near Davis Square?

    FITCHBURG

  • Which subway line stops near Davis Square?

    RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest train station to Davis Square in Somerville?

    The nearest train station to Davis Square in Somerville is Porter. It’s a 15 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Davis Square in Somerville?

    The nearest bus stops to Davis Square in Somerville are College Ave @ Highland Ave and Davis. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

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Public Transit to Davis Square in Somerville

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Location: Somerville, Boston

Davis Square, Somerville
Davis Square, SomervilleDavis Square is a major intersection in the northwestern section of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, where several streets meet: Holland Street, Dover Street, Day Street, Elm Street, Highland Avenue, and College Avenue. The name is often used to refer to the West Somerville neighborhood surrounding the square as well. Davis Square is located approximately four miles from downtown Boston, and two miles from mid-Cambridge. The square is served by the Davis Square Station, one of the stops on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)'s Red Line. Davis abuts the Powder House Square, Ball Square and Spring Hill neighborhoods, as well as Tufts University. Davis Square is today a vibrant commercial, retail, nightlife and dining district. Businesses in Davis range from stores to restaurants to even a martial arts school. Davis fell into decline after World War II. After the Red Line was extended to Davis in 1984, however, the area began to experience a prolonged renaissance.
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