What is the cheapest way to get from Brookline to Kendall Square?

The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Kendall Square is to tram which costs $3 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brookline to Kendall Square?

The fastest way to get from Brookline to Kendall Square is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Brookline and Kendall Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Longwood Ave @ Binney St and arriving at Galileo Way @ Main St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Brookline and Kendall Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brookline Village and arriving at Lechmere. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Brookline to Kendall Square?

The distance between Brookline and Kendall Square is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Brookline to Kendall Square without a car?

The best way to get from Brookline to Kendall Square without a car is to bus which takes 20 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Brookline to Kendall Square?

The bus from Longwood Ave @ Binney St to Galileo Way @ Main St takes 20 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Brookline to Kendall Square bus from?

Brookline to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Longwood Ave @ Binney St station.

Where do I catch the Brookline to Kendall Square train from?

Brookline to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brookline Village station.

Where does the Brookline to Kendall Square bus arrive?

Brookline to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Galileo Way @ Main St station.

Where does the Brookline to Kendall Square train arrive?

Brookline to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Where can I stay near Kendall Square?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Kendall Square.

Brookline to Kendall Square - 5 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Brookline to Kendall Square by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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 Longwood Ave @ Binney St to Galileo Way @ Main Stbus Ct2
20 min
$1–5
Tram via Park Street
1. Take the tram from Brookline Village to Park Streettram D
28 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Kendall Squaretaxi 4.2 mi
10 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Brookline to Kendall Squarewalk 3.6 mi
1h 8m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Brookline Village to Lechmeretram D
34 min
$3

Brookline to Kendall Square by bus

115Weekly Buses

20 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brookline to Kendall Square.

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Longwood Ave @ Binney St to Galileo Way @ Main St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Brookline Village to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min.

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