What is the cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to Brookline?

The cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to Brookline is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alewife Station to Brookline?

The fastest way to get from Alewife Station to Brookline is to subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Alewife Station and Brookline?

No, there is no direct bus from Alewife Station to Brookline. However, there are services departing from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island and arriving at Harvard St @ Washington St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Alewife Station and Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alewife and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Alewife Station to Brookline?

The distance between Alewife Station and Brookline is 3 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alewife Station to Brookline without a car?

The best way to get from Alewife Station to Brookline without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Alewife Station to Brookline?

The subway from Alewife to Harvard takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Alewife Station to Brookline bus from?

Alewife Station to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station.

Where do I catch the Alewife Station to Brookline train from?

Alewife Station to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Alewife station.

Where does the Alewife Station to Brookline bus arrive?

Alewife Station to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard St @ Washington St station.

Where does the Alewife Station to Brookline train arrive?

Alewife Station to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.

Can I drive from Alewife Station to Brookline?

Yes, the driving distance between Alewife Station to Brookline is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Alewife Station to Brookline.

Where can I stay near Brookline?

There are 1760+ hotels available in Brookline.

Alewife Station to Brookline - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 66 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Alewife Station to Brookline by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Alewife to Harvardsubway Red Line
7 min
$3
Drive 6.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alewife Station to Brooklinecar 6.1 mi
14 min
$2
Line 66 bus
1. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Harvard St @ Washington Stbus 66
45 min
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alewife Station to Brooklinetaxi 6.1 mi
14 min
$21–26

Alewife Station to Brookline by subway

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Distance: 2.6 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Alewife to Harvard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Harvard St @ Washington St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 32 min.

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