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

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Somerville is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Somerville is to train which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Somerville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elm St @ Main St and arriving at Franklin St @ Sidney St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Waltham and Somerville?

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

How far is it from Waltham to Somerville?

The distance between Waltham and Somerville is 6 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waltham to Somerville without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $7.

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

The train from Waltham to Porter takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Somerville bus from?

Waltham to Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Elm St @ Main St station.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Somerville train from?

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

Train or bus from Waltham to Somerville?

The best way to get from Waltham to Somerville is to train which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Waltham to Somerville bus arrive?

Waltham to Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Franklin St @ Sidney St station.

Where does the Waltham to Somerville train arrive?

Waltham to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.

Can I drive from Waltham to Somerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Somerville is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Waltham to Somerville.

Where can I stay near Somerville?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Somerville.

Waltham to Somerville - 4 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Somerville by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
13 min
$1–7
Line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to Franklin St @ Sidney Stbus 70
43 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Somervilletaxi 7.9 mi
16 min
$27–33
Drive 7.9 mi
1. Drive from Waltham to Somervillecar 7.9 mi
16 min
$2–3

Waltham to Somerville by train

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13 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 6.4 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Waltham to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Elm St @ Main St to Franklin St @ Sidney St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 43 min.

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