There are 5 ways to get from Newton to Somerville by bus, tram, taxi, car, or foot
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Line 71 bus
best- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
19 min$1–5Tram
- Take the tram from Newton Centre to Union Squaretram D
56 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton to Somervilletaxi 8.1 mi
17 min$27–35Drive 8.1 mi
- Drive from Newton to Somervillecar 8.1 mi
17 min$2–3Walk
- Take the walk from Newton to Somervillewalk 7.8 mi
2h 31m
Newton to Somerville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Somerville is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Somerville is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $27 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Watertown Sq Terminal and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Union Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Newton and Somerville is 4 miles. The road distance is 8.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Somerville without a car is to line 71 bus which takes 19 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Newton to Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Newton to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Centre station.
Newton to Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Somerville, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Newton Centre to Union Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 56 min.
Tram from Newton Centre to Union Square
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Newton to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Union Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Somerville is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Newton to Somerville.
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