What is the cheapest way to get from South Station (subway) to Brookline?

The cheapest way to get from South Station (subway) to Brookline is to bus via Brookline which costs $1 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Station (subway) to Brookline?

The fastest way to get from South Station (subway) to Brookline is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between South Station (subway) and Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Brookline. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between South Station (subway) and Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Crossing and arriving at Jackson Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from South Station (subway) to Brookline?

The distance between South Station (subway) and Brookline is 4 miles.

How do I travel from South Station (subway) to Brookline without a car?

The best way to get from South Station (subway) to Brookline without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from South Station (subway) to Brookline?

The subway from Downtown Crossing to Jackson Square takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Station (subway) to Brookline bus from?

South Station (subway) to Brookline bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the South Station (subway) to Brookline train from?

South Station (subway) to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Downtown Crossing station.

Where does the South Station (subway) to Brookline bus arrive?

South Station (subway) to Brookline bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Brookline station.

Where does the South Station (subway) to Brookline train arrive?

South Station (subway) to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Jackson Square station.

How do I get a bus ticket from South Station (subway) to Brookline?

Book your South Station (subway) to Brookline bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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South Station (subway) to Brookline - 8 ways to travel via subway, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from South Station (subway) to Brookline by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, foot, bus, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Jackson Squaresubway Orange Line
17 min
$3
Bus via Brookline (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Brooklinebus FlixBus N2605 / ...
23 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Station (subway) to Brooklinetaxi 4 mi
10 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Station (subway) to Brooklinewalk 3.9 mi
1h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubianbus Sl4
24 min
$1–5
Line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Cambridge St @ N Beacon Stbus 501
25 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Boylston to Brookline Villagetram D
28 min
$3
Tram via Park Street
1. Take the tram from Park Street to Brookline Villagetram D
30 min
$5

South Station (subway) to Brookline by foot and subway

1496Weekly Services

17 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between South Station (subway), MA, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Downtown Crossing to Jackson Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Brookline 5 times a day. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 20 min.

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