There are 4 ways to get from Brookline to Rockport by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Brookline Village to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Rockporttrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 42m$8–15Bus, train, line 8 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl4
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Beverlytrain
- Take the bus from Commuter Rail Station - Beverly to Train Station - Rockportbus 8 / ...
3h 14m$6–20Drive 39.5 mi
- Drive from Brookline to Rockportcar 39.5 mi
59 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brookline to Rockporttaxi 39.5 mi
59 min$120–150
Brookline to Rockport by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Rockport is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Brookline to Rockport is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Brookline to Rockport. However, there are services departing from Brookline Village and arriving at Rockport via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Brookline and Rockport is 40 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.
The best way to get from Brookline to Rockport without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 42m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Brookline to Rockport, including transfers.
Brookline to Rockport train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brookline Village station.
Brookline to Rockport train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookline to Rockport is 40 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Brookline to Rockport.
There are 164+ hotels available in Rockport.
What companies run services between Brookline, MA, USA and Rockport, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Brookline to Rockport. However, you can take the vehicle to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Rockport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nubian to Train Station - Rockport via Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, South Station, Chelsea, Chelsea, Beverly, and Commuter Rail Station - Beverly in around 3h 14m.
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 Rockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from Chelsea to Beverly
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
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
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 978 283 7916
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cape Ann Transportation
Bus from Commuter Rail Station - Beverly to Train Station - Rockport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Cape Ann Transportation
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