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Trip Overview

The average train between Somerville and Boston takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. 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.

6h 26m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
$171
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Somerville to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 59m
$133–227

Somerville to Boston train times

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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak11h 24m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela6h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela6h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 30m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 17m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 28m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 17m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 28m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 57m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela6h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela6h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 23m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak Acela6h 11m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitAmtrak6h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Somerville to Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Somerville to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Somerville, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Somerville to Boston via Newark Penn Station in around 5h 59m.

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