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

The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Boston is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brookline to Boston is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Brookline and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave and arriving at Boylston St @ Clarendon St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Brookline and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson Square and arriving at State. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Brookline to Boston?

The distance between Brookline and Boston is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brookline to Boston without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Jackson Square to State takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brookline to Boston bus from?

Brookline to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave station.

Where do I catch the Brookline to Boston train from?

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

Where does the Brookline to Boston bus arrive?

Brookline to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston St @ Clarendon St station.

Where does the Brookline to Boston train arrive?

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

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

Book your Brookline to Boston bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Brookline to Boston by subway, bus (Flixbus), 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Jackson Square to Statesubway Orange Line
13 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave to Boylston St @ Clarendon Stbus 39
17 min
$1–80
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Bostontaxi 4.4 mi
10 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Brookline to Bostonwalk 3.9 mi
1h 15m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Brookline Village to Park Streettram D
21 min
$3

Brookline to Boston by subway

1360Weekly Subways

13 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brookline to Boston.

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Distance: 3.6 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Jackson Square to State every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave to Boylston St @ Clarendon St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 17 min. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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