There are 6 ways to get from Rockland to Brookline by bus, train, car, taxi, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubianbus Sl4
1h 3m$27–39Drive 21.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockland to Brooklinecar 21.3 mi
36 min$4–6Train
- Take the train from Abington to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
1h 5m$15–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rockland to Brooklinetaxi 21.3 mi
36 min$75–95Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
- Take the tram from Boylston to Brookline Villagetram D
1h 6m$29–37Train, tram
- Take the train from Abington to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
- Take the tram from Boylston to Brookline Villagetram D
1h 20m$17–26
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockland to Brookline is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Rockland to Brookline is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockland to Brookline. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 and arriving at Nubian via Essex St @ Atlantic Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockland to Brookline. However, there are services departing from Abington and arriving at Ruggles via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Rockland and Brookline is 24 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rockland to Brookline without a car is to bus which takes 1h 3m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Rockland to Brookline, including transfers.
Rockland to Brookline bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 station.
Rockland to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Abington station.
The best way to get from Rockland to Brookline is to bus which takes 1h 3m and costs $27 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Rockland, MA, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockland to Nubian via Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228, Boston, South Station, and Essex St @ Atlantic Ave in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Abington to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–10 and the journey takes 40 min.
Train from Abington to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Tram from Boylston to Brookline Village
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Abington to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Tram from Boylston to Brookline Village
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
Bus from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
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
Rockland to Brookline bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Rockland to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockland to Brookline is 21 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Rockland to Brookline.
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