What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Brookline?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Brookline is to bus which costs $1 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Brookline?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Brookline is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St and arriving at 835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from State and arriving at Jackson Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Boston to Brookline?

The distance between Boston and Brookline is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Brookline without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Brookline without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Brookline?

The bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St to 835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston to Brookline bus from?

Boston to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Brookline train from?

Boston to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from State station.

Where does the Boston to Brookline bus arrive?

Boston to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave station.

Where does the Boston to Brookline train arrive?

Boston to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Jackson Square station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Brookline?

Book your Boston to Brookline bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brookline?

There are 1579+ hotels available in Brookline.

Boston to Brookline - 5 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, foot, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Brookline by bus (Flixbus), subway, taxi, foot, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St to 835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Avebus 39
12 min
$1
Subway
1. Take the subway from State to Jackson Squaresubway Orange Line
14 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Brooklinetaxi 4 mi
10 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston to Brooklinewalk 3.9 mi
1h 15m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Park Street to Brookline Villagetram D
20 min
$3

Boston to Brookline by bus

707Weekly Buses

12 minAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Brookline.

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St to 835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 12 min. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, MBTA operates a subway from State to Jackson Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min.

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