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How to get fromBrookline to Melroseby subway, bus, taxi, car, tram, or train

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

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  1. Subway via Oak Grove

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jackson Square to Oak Grovesubway subway Orange Line
    59 min
    $3–7

  2. Line 85 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Longwood Ave @ Binney St to Sullivan Squarebus bus 85
    2. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus Orange Line Shuttle
    1h 38m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Melrosetaxi taxi 10.8 mi
    21 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 10.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brookline to Melrosecar car 10.8 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Jackson Square to Malden Centersubway subway Orange Line
    1h 13m
    $3–8

  6. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Brookline Village to North Stationtram tram D
    2. Take the train from North Station to Melrose/Cedar Parktrain train Haverhill Line
    1h 26m
    $3–9

Brookline to Melrose by subway and bus

Calendar214Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.5 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Jackson Square to Oak Grove every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longwood Ave @ Binney St to Main St @ E Emerson St via Sullivan Square and Oak Grove Busway in around 1h 38m.

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