There are 4 ways to get from Somerville to Newton by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Somerville to Newton by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Somerville to Newton is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Somerville to Newton is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $28 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harvard and arriving at Watertown Sq Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kenmore and arriving at Newton Centre. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Somerville and Newton is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from Somerville to Newton without a car is to tram which takes 21 min and costs $3.
The tram from Kenmore to Newton Centre takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Somerville to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Somerville to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kenmore station.
Somerville to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
What companies run services between Somerville, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Kenmore to Newton Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 22 min.
Tram from Kenmore to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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
Somerville to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerville to Newton is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Somerville to Newton.
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