There are 3 ways to get from Boxborough to Somerville by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Boxborough to Somerville is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Boxborough to Somerville is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Boxborough to Somerville. However, there are services departing from South Acton and arriving at Porter via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Boxborough and Somerville is 26 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boxborough to Somerville without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $19 - $28.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Boxborough to Somerville, including transfers.
Boxborough to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Acton station.
Boxborough to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boxborough to Somerville is 24 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Boxborough to Somerville.
There are 1804+ hotels available in Somerville.
What companies run services between Boxborough, MA, USA and Somerville, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Acton to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 40 min.
Train from South Acton to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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