What is the cheapest way to get from Brookline to Somerville?

The cheapest way to get from Brookline to Somerville is to subway which costs $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brookline to Somerville?

The fastest way to get from Brookline to Somerville is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Brookline and Somerville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave and arriving at Prospect St @ Union Sq - Green Line. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Brookline and Somerville?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jackson Square and arriving at Sullivan Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Brookline to Somerville?

The distance between Brookline and Somerville is 6 miles.

How do I travel from Brookline to Somerville without a car?

The best way to get from Brookline to Somerville without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Brookline to Somerville?

The subway from Jackson Square to Sullivan Square takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brookline to Somerville bus from?

Brookline to Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave station.

Where do I catch the Brookline to Somerville train from?

Brookline to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Jackson Square station.

Where does the Brookline to Somerville bus arrive?

Brookline to Somerville bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Prospect St @ Union Sq - Green Line station.

Where does the Brookline to Somerville train arrive?

Brookline to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Sullivan Square station.

Where can I stay near Somerville?

There are 1844+ hotels available in Somerville.

Brookline to Somerville - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 85 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brookline to Somerville by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Jackson Square to Sullivan Squaresubway Orange Line
19 min
$3
Line 85 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave to Prospect St @ Union Sq - Green Linebus 85
27 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brookline to Somervilletaxi 5 mi
13 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Brookline to Somervillewalk 4.8 mi
1h 32m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Riverway to Gilman Squaretram E
44 min
$3

Brookline to Somerville by subway

1466Weekly Subways

19 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Jackson Square to Sullivan Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave to Prospect St @ Union Sq - Green Line hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 27 min.

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