There are 6 ways to get from Brookline to Rockland by bus, train, car, taxi, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl4
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
1h 39m$28–39Drive 21.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brookline to Rocklandcar 21.9 mi
34 min$4–6Train
- Take the train from Ruggles to South Stationtrain Needham Line / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Abingtontrain Kingston Line
1h 49m$14–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brookline to Rocklandtaxi 21.9 mi
34 min$75–95Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Brookline Village to Boylstontram D
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
1h 48m$28–37Tram, train
- Take the tram from Brookline Village to Boylstontram D
- Take the train from South Station to Abingtontrain Kingston Line
2h 10m$16–26
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Rockland is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Brookline to Rockland is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Brookline to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Nubian and arriving at Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Brookline to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Ruggles and arriving at Abington via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Brookline and Rockland is 24 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.
The best way to get from Brookline to Rockland without a car is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Brookline to Rockland, including transfers.
Brookline to Rockland bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Nubian station.
Brookline to Rockland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
The best way to get from Brookline to Rockland is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs $27 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $24 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Rockland, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Nubian to Rockland via Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, Boston South Buses, and Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruggles to Rockland via South Station and Abington in around 1h 49m.
Train from Ruggles to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Train from South Station to Abington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–4
Tram from Brookline Village to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Brookline Village to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Abington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
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More Questions & Answers
Brookline to Rockland bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station.
Brookline to Rockland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Rockland is 22 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Brookline to Rockland.
There are 162+ hotels available in Rockland.





