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How to get fromBrookline to Kendall Squareby bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Brookline to Kendall Square by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 85 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave to Galileo Way @ Main Stbus bus 85
    20 min
    $1–5

  2. Tram via Park Street

    1. Take the tram from Brookline Village to Park Streettram tram D
    28 min
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Kendall Squaretaxi taxi 4.2 mi
    10 min
    $15–19

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Brookline to Kendall Squarewalk walk 3.6 mi
    1h 9m

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Brookline Village to Lechmeretram tram D
    34 min
    $3

Brookline to Kendall Square by bus

Calendar145Weekly Buses
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.1 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave to Galileo Way @ Main St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Brookline Village to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min.

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