There are 4 ways to get from Brookline to Cambridge by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Brookline to Ayertaxi
- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
1h 21m$102–126Drive 42.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brookline to Cambridgecar 42.7 mi
1h 9m$8–12Taxi, Route 3
- Take the taxi from Brookline to Nashua, NHtaxi
- Take the bus from Nashua, NH to Boston South Busesbus Southbound
1h 49m$98–120Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brookline to Cambridgetaxi 42.7 mi
1h 9m$260–320
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Cambridge is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Brookline to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $7 - $12.
The distance between Brookline and Cambridge is 48 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.
The best way to get from Brookline to Cambridge without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 21m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Brookline to Cambridge, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Cambridge is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Brookline to Cambridge.
There are 1469+ hotels available in Cambridge.
What companies run services between Brookline, NH, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Brookline to Cambridge. However, you can take the taxi to Ayer then take the train to Porter. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nashua, NH then take the bus to Boston South Buses.
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Nashua, NH to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $80–320
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