There are 3 ways to get from East Boston to Somerville by subway, tram, taxi, or foot
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East Boston to Somerville by subway and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Boston to Somerville is to subway and tram which costs $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from East Boston to Somerville is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $16 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from East Boston to Somerville. However, there are services departing from Maverick and arriving at Gilman Square via Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between East Boston and Somerville is 4 miles.
The best way to get from East Boston to Somerville without a car is to subway and tram which takes 26 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from East Boston to Somerville, including transfers.
East Boston to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Maverick station.
East Boston to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.
There are 1503+ hotels available in Somerville.
What companies run services between East Boston, MA, USA and Somerville, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from East Boston to Somerville. However, you can take the subway to Government Center, walk to Government Center, then take the vehicle to Gilman Square. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Somerville.
Subway from Maverick to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Government Center to Gilman Square
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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