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

The cheapest way to get from Sommerville to Boston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sommerville to Boston is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $12 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Sommerville and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway @ Marshall St and arriving at Surface Rd @ Hanover St. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Sommerville and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gilman Square and arriving at Government Center. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Sommerville to Boston?

The distance between Sommerville and Boston is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sommerville to Boston without a car is to tram which takes 16 min and costs $3.

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

The tram from Gilman Square to Government Center takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sommerville to Boston bus from?

Sommerville to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Broadway @ Marshall St station.

Where do I catch the Sommerville to Boston train from?

Sommerville to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Gilman Square station.

Where does the Sommerville to Boston bus arrive?

Sommerville to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.

Where does the Sommerville to Boston train arrive?

Sommerville to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Boston.

Sommerville to Boston - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Sommerville to Boston by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Gilman Square to Government Centertram B / ...
16 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway @ Marshall St to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 89/93
21 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sommerville to Bostontaxi 3.2 mi
7 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Sommerville to Bostonwalk 3.2 mi
1h 2m

Sommerville to Boston by tram

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Gilman Square to Government Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Broadway @ Marshall St to Surface Rd @ Hanover St once daily. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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