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How to get fromSouth Boston to Brooklineby tram, bus (Flixbus), taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from South Boston to Brookline by tram, bus (Flixbus), taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Boylston to Brookline Villagetram tram D
    19 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Longwood Ave @ Binney Stbus bus 9 / ...
    27 min
    $1

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Brooklinetaxi taxi 4.3 mi
    11 min
    $16–19

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from South Boston to Brooklinewalk walk 4.1 mi
    1h 19m

  5. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Andrew to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Brookline Villagetram tram D
    33 min
    $5

South Boston to Brookline by tram

Calendar924Weekly Trams
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.4 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a vehicle from Boylston to Brookline Village every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Longwood Ave @ Binney St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 27 min. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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