There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Brookline by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Brookline Villagetram D
2h 8m$8–16Drive 26.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Brooklinecar 26.3 mi
43 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubianbus Sl4
2h 32m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Brooklinetaxi 26.3 mi
43 min$80–100
Chelmsford to Brookline by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Brookline is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Brookline is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Brookline. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford Center and arriving at Nubian via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and Essex St @ Atlantic Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Brookline. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Brookline Village via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Brookline is 35 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Brookline without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 8m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Chelmsford to Brookline, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Brookline bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Chelmsford to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
Chelmsford to Brookline bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, MA, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chelmsford Center to Nubian via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Boston, and Essex St @ Atlantic Ave in around 2h 32m.
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Tram from North Station to Brookline Village
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Brookline is 26 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Chelmsford to Brookline.
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