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

The cheapest way to get from South Station to Brookline is to bus which costs $1 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Station to Brookline is to train which takes 8 min and costs $1 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between South Station and Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave and arriving at Nubian. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between South Station and Brookline?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from South Station to Brookline?

The distance between South Station and Brookline is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Station to Brookline without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs $1 - $6.

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

The train from South Station to Ruggles takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

South Station to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station.

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

South Station to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from South Station to Brookline?

The best way to get from South Station to Brookline is to train which takes 8 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 and takes 24 min.

Where does the South Station to Brookline bus arrive?

South Station to Brookline bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.

Where does the South Station to Brookline train arrive?

South Station to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Brookline?

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South Station to Brookline - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 7 ways to get from South Station to Brookline by train, bus (Flixbus), taxi, foot, bus, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from South Station to Rugglestrain Needham Line / ...
8 min
$1–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubianbus Sl4
24 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Station to Brooklinetaxi 4.1 mi
10 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Station to Brooklinewalk 4.1 mi
1h 18m
Line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Cambridge St @ N Beacon Stbus 501
28 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Park Street to Brookline Villagetram D
30 min
$5
Tram via Boylston
1. Take the tram from Boylston to Brookline Villagetram D
31 min
$3

South Station to Brookline by train

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Ruggles every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubian every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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