The red entrance doors at 8 Tyler Street, marked with the Edge of Elsewhere Fall 2026 signage
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Getting Here

Edge of Elsewhere is located in the heart of Somerville - one of Greater Boston's most creative and walkable cities. We're just minutes from Cambridge and downtown Boston, and easily reached by the subway, bus, car, or bike.

Address

8 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143

Directions

By Public Transportation

  • Subway

    Take the Green Line to Union Square, our nearest station. From there it's about a 17-minute walk (0.7 mi) along Somerville Avenue to Tyler Street.

    On the Red Line, get off at Porter Square and it's about a 20-minute walk (1 mi) up Somerville Avenue.

  • Bus

    The #87 bus (Lechmere–Arlington Center) stops at Somerville Avenue @ Loring Street, a 3-minute walk away.

By Bike

Somerville is one of the most bike-friendly cities around, with bike lanes running along Somerville Avenue right to our block. Bike racks are available at the Somernova campus.

If you're using Bluebikes, the regional bike-share program, there's a dock right around the corner at 30 Dane Street. If it's full, other nearby docks include Union Square, Conway Park, and Perry Park. Check live bike and dock availability at bluebikes.com.

By Car

We're on Tyler Street, just off Somerville Avenue on the Somernova campus — a few minutes from Route 28 (McGrath Highway).

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Parking

Parking in this part of Somerville can be tricky, so we'd suggest taking public transportation, biking, or a rideshare. There is some street parking nearby, but restrictions change block to block, so please read the posted signs carefully. A few private pay lots and garages are also in the area.