There are 4 ways to get from Brookline to Maynard by train, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Porter to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
1h 31m$15–24Drive 20.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brookline to Maynardcar 20.4 mi
37 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brookline to Maynardtaxi 20.4 mi
37 min$65–80Tram, train
- Take the tram from Brookline Village to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
2h 6m$15–25
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Maynard is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Brookline to Maynard is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Brookline to Maynard. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at South Acton via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Brookline and Maynard is 25 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brookline to Maynard without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $25.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Brookline to Maynard, including transfers.
Brookline to Maynard train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
Brookline to Maynard train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Acton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Maynard is 20 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Brookline to Maynard.
There are 148+ hotels available in Maynard.
What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Maynard, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Porter to South Acton hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 38 min.
Train from Porter to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Tram from Brookline Village to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
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