Real Commute Times to UMass Boston.... (Cambridge, Somerville: living, move, parking)

[NEastBound]

I just checked out google maps and it said that it took 13 min to get from Somerville to UMass. Only picked Somerville b/c I need to keep my options open... and if it's anything like driving in Atlanta, this est time is also @ 3 am w/o traffic, and it's not a holiday or w/in 20 days from a holiday.

What is the commute to UMass (or just the south end in general) from there by:

Car:
Public Trans:

I know that google maps, mapquest, etc lie...so I need the truth from you guys.

Other areas we are considering - Bunker Hill, Cambridge, Charlestown, JP, S Boston, Brookline - no particular reason at this point except location and I can get a 2 bedroom under $1600.

(this move is going to drive me insane)

[DaveV]

There is no way to fix "time", cuz it varies. I wouldn't think of living north of downtown and going to UMASS daily if I didn't have to. Find something in Southie, Savin Hill or Neponset and make things easy on yourself. (PS that's my Alma Mater)

[kharing]

If you live near the Red Line, the commute isn't bad. I have friends that lived in Davis Square and did the commute without a problem. Parking at UMass is ridiculous, so I definitely would rethink driving.