There are 4 ways to get from Brookline to Methuen by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Brookline Village to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
2h 26m$7–13Drive 30.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brookline to Methuencar 30.6 mi
40 min$6–9Bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl4
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell to Ymcabus 24
2h 49mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Brookline to Methuentaxi 30.6 mi
40 min$190–230
Brookline to Methuen by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Methuen is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Brookline to Methuen is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Brookline to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Nubian and arriving at Ymca via Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Brookline to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Brookline Village and arriving at Lawrence via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Brookline and Methuen is 31 miles. The road distance is 30.8 miles.
The best way to get from Brookline to Methuen without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 26m and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Brookline to Methuen, including transfers.
Brookline to Methuen bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Nubian station.
Brookline to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brookline Village station.
Brookline to Methuen bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station.
What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Methuen, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Nubian to Ymca via Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell in around 2h 49m.
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 Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Brookline to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Methuen is 31 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Brookline to Methuen.
There are 69+ hotels available in Methuen.



