The average train between Somerville and Boston takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Somerville to Boston. 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 Somerville and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Somerville is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Somerville to Boston. However, there are services departing from Somerville station and arriving at Boston station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Somerville to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Somerville station.
Somerville to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Somerville and Boston is 356.1 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Somerville to Boston via Newark Penn Station in around 5h 59m.