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How to get fromBeacon Hill to Somervilleby tram, taxi, foot, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Beacon Hill to Somerville by tram, taxi, foot, train, or subway

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Science Park/West End to Gilman Squaretram tram B / ...
    8 min
    $3

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from North Station to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    10 min
    $1–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Beacon Hill to Somervilletaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    7 min
    $12–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Beacon Hill to Somervillewalk walk 3 mi
    57 min

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Charles/MGH to Portersubway subway Red Line
    11 min
    $3

Beacon Hill to Somerville by tram

Calendar1218Weekly Trams
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Beacon Hill, MA, USA and Somerville, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a vehicle from Science Park/West End to Gilman Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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