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How to get fromBrookline to Charlestownby subway, bus, taxi, car, foot, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Brookline to Charlestown by subway, bus, taxi, car, foot, or tram

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jackson Square to Community Collegesubway subway Orange Line
    17 min
    $3

  2. Line 85 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave to Cambridge St @ Carter Stbus bus 85
    33 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Charlestowntaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    12 min
    $18–23

  4. Drive 5.2 mi

    1. Drive from Brookline to Charlestowncar car 5.2 mi
    12 min
    $1–2

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Brookline to Charlestownwalk walk 5 mi
    1h 37m

  6. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Brookline Village to North Stationtram tram D
    28 min
    $3

Brookline to Charlestown by subway

Calendar1496Weekly Subways
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Jackson Square to Community College every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave to Cambridge St @ Carter St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 33 min.

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