There are 4 ways to get from Brookline to Norwood by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ruggles to Norwood Depottrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
21 min$2–8Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Avebus 34E
35 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brookline to Norwoodtaxi 11.6 mi
20 min$40–55Drive 11.6 mi
- Drive from Brookline to Norwoodcar 11.6 mi
20 min$3–4
Brookline to Norwood by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Norwood is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Brookline to Norwood is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Washington St @ Railroad Ave. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruggles and arriving at Norwood Depot. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Brookline and Norwood is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from Brookline to Norwood without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Ruggles to Norwood Depot takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Brookline to Norwood bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Brookline to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
The best way to get from Brookline to Norwood is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 35 min.
What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Norwood, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to Norwood Depot hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 35 min.
Train from Ruggles to Norwood Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Brookline to Norwood bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Railroad Ave station.
Brookline to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Norwood Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Norwood is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Brookline to Norwood.
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