What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Somerville?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Somerville is to subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Somerville?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Somerville is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Somerville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Somerville?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Sullivan Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Somerville?

The distance between Back Bay and Somerville is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Somerville without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Somerville without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Somerville?

The subway from Back Bay to Sullivan Square takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Somerville bus from?

Back Bay to Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Somerville train from?

Back Bay to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Where does the Back Bay to Somerville bus arrive?

Back Bay to Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Somerville train arrive?

Back Bay to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Sullivan Square station.

Where can I stay near Somerville?

There are 1673+ hotels available in Somerville.

Back Bay to Somerville - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 1 bus, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay to Somerville by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Sullivan Squaresubway Orange Line
12 min
$3
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
24 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Somervilletaxi 3.9 mi
9 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay to Somervillewalk 3.5 mi
1h 7m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Gilman Squaretram B / ...
26 min
$3

Back Bay to Somerville by subway

1486Weekly Subways

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Distance: 3.6 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Somerville, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Sullivan Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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