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How to get fromWaltham to Sommervilleby train, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Sommerville by train, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    13 min
    $1–7

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Sommervilletaxi taxi 8.9 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  3. Drive 8.9 mi

    1. Drive from Waltham to Sommervillecar car 8.9 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  4. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Gilman Squaretram tram B / ...
    43 min
    $5–10

Waltham to Sommerville by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.4 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Waltham to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 13 min.

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