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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Somerville is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay (Station) 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 (Station) to Somerville?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Somerville is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) 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 (Station) 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 (Station) to Somerville train from?

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

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Somerville train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Somerville?

There are 1503+ hotels available in Somerville.

Back Bay (Station) to Somerville - 5 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Somerville by subway, 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
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Somervilletaxi 3.9 mi
9 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay (Station) to Somervillewalk 3.9 mi
1h 15m
Subway, tram
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to North Stationsubway Orange Line
2. Take the tram from North Station to Gilman Squaretram B / ...
24 min
$5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Gilman Squaretram B / ...
31 min
$3

Back Bay (Station) to Somerville by subway

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Distance: 3.6 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), 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.

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