There are 5 ways to get from Brookline to Groton by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 6m$24–34Drive 34.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brookline to Grotoncar 34.2 mi
57 min$7–9Bus, Route 3, taxi
- Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl4
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MAbus
- Take the taxi from Tyngsboro, MA to Grotontaxi
2h 22m$78–100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brookline to Grotontaxi 34.2 mi
57 min$100–130Tram, train
- Take the tram from Brookline Village to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
2h 37m$24–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Groton is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Brookline to Groton is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Brookline to Groton. However, there are services departing from Central and arriving at Ayer via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Brookline and Groton is 40 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.
The best way to get from Brookline to Groton without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Brookline to Groton, including transfers.
Brookline to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
Brookline to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ayer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Groton is 34 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Brookline to Groton.
There are 45+ hotels available in Groton.
What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Porter to Ayer every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 53 min.
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
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 Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $65–130
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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