What is the cheapest way to get from Somerville to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Somerville to Boston is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Somerville to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Somerville to Boston is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Somerville and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Holland St @ Dover St and arriving at Lechmere. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Somerville and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Porter and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Somerville to Boston?

The distance between Somerville and Boston is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Somerville to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Somerville to Boston without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Somerville to Boston?

The subway from Porter to Park Street takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Somerville to Boston bus from?

Somerville to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Holland St @ Dover St station.

Where do I catch the Somerville to Boston train from?

Somerville to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.

Train or bus from Somerville to Boston?

The best way to get from Somerville to Boston is to line 87 bus which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 14 min.

Where does the Somerville to Boston bus arrive?

Somerville to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lechmere station.

Where does the Somerville to Boston train arrive?

Somerville to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1662+ hotels available in Boston.

Somerville to Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, line 87 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Somerville to Boston by subway, bus, taxi, foot, train, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Porter to Park Streetsubway Red Line
13 min
$3
Line 87 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Holland St @ Dover St to Lechmerebus 87 / ...
26 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Somerville to Bostontaxi 3.1 mi
7 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from Somerville to Bostonwalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Porter to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
14 min
$1–6
Tram
1. Take the tram from Gilman Square to Government Centertram B / ...
16 min
$3

Somerville to Boston by subway

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Somerville, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Porter to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Holland St @ Dover St to Lechmere every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 26 min.

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