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How to get fromBrookline to Downtown Crossingby subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jackson Square to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Orange Line
    10 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nubian to Temple Pl @ Washington Stbus bus Sl5
    20 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Downtown Crossingtaxi taxi 4 mi
    10 min
    $15–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Brookline to Downtown Crossingwalk walk 3.8 mi
    1h 12m

  5. Line 39 bus

    1. Take the bus from S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave to Chauncy St @ Summer Stbus bus 39
    22 min
    $1–5

  6. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Brookline Village to Park Streettram tram D
    23 min
    $3

Brookline to Downtown Crossing by subway and foot

Calendar1456Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.4 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Downtown Crossing, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Jackson Square to Downtown Crossing every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Nubian to Temple Pl @ Washington St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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