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How to get fromBoston Common to Brooklineby bus, subway, taxi, foot or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston Common to Brookline by bus, subway, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Line 39 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tremont St @ Boylston Station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Avebus39
    16 min
    $1–5

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Chinatown to Jackson SquaresubwayOrange Line
    17 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Common to Brooklinetaxi3.6 mi
    9 min
    $14–17

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Boston Common to Brooklinewalk3.6 mi
    1h 8m

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Boylston to Brookline VillagetramD
    22 min
    $3

  6. Tram via Park Street

    1. Take the tram from Park Street to Brookline VillagetramD
    23 min
    $3

  7. Line 39 bus via Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St

    1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Avebus39
    28 min
    $1–5

Boston Common to Brookline by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston Common, MA, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Tremont St @ Boylston Station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave 6 times a week. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a subway from Chinatown to Jackson Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.

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