The average train between Boston and Somerville takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Somerville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Boston and Somerville. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Somerville at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Somerville. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Somerville station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Boston to Somerville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Somerville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Somerville station.
The distance between Boston and Somerville is 356.1 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Somerville via Newark Penn Station in around 6h 6m.