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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Brookline is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Green St @ Magazine St and arriving at Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Brookline?

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

How far is it from Cambridge to Brookline?

The distance between Cambridge and Brookline is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Brookline without a car is to line 47 bus which takes 15 min and costs $1 - $5.

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

The line 47 bus from Green St @ Magazine St to Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brookline bus from?

Cambridge to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Green St @ Magazine St station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Brookline train from?

Cambridge to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Sullivan Square station.

Where does the Cambridge to Brookline bus arrive?

Cambridge to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave station.

Where does the Cambridge to Brookline train arrive?

Cambridge to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Jackson Square station.

Where can I stay near Brookline?

There are 1787+ hotels available in Brookline.

Cambridge to Brookline - 5 ways to travel via line 47 bus, subway, and taxi

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

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Line 47 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Green St @ Magazine St to Longwood Ave @ Brookline Avebus 47
15 min
$1–5
Subway
1. Take the subway from Sullivan Square to Jackson Squaresubway Orange Line
19 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Brooklinetaxi 4.1 mi
11 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cambridge to Brooklinewalk 3.8 mi
1h 13m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Union Square to Brookline Villagetram D
39 min
$3

Cambridge to Brookline by bus

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Green St @ Magazine St to Longwood Ave @ Brookline Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a subway from Sullivan Square to Jackson Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min.

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