How to get from Arlington to Brookline by bus and subway?

From Arlington to Brookline by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 62 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Park Street station to Brookline Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

67min$4.10
Bus - 6262
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arlington to Brookline by bus

To get from Arlington to Brookline in Boston, take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. Next, take the 66 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Washington St @ Walnut St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus and subway schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

81min$3.40
Bus - 7777
Bus - 6666
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 1555
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Brookline

The distance between Arlington, Boston and Brookline, Boston is approximately 13.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Brookline by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Arlington to Brookline

To check the bus and subway schedule from Arlington to Brookline using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington) and destination (Brookline), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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From Arlington to Brookline by bus

To get from Arlington to Brookline in Boston, take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. Next, take the 66 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Washington St @ Walnut St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus and subway schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

81min$3.40
Bus - 7777
Bus - 6666
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 1555
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington to Brookline?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 62, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington to Brookline?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington and Brookline in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington to Brookline in Boston?

    The 62 bus line goes from Alewife station near Arlington to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Alewife station near Brookline in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Brookline in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Arlington and Brookline in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington to get to Brookline in Boston?

    Get on the 62 bus from the Alewife stop near Arlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington and Brookline in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Alewife station, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington to Brookline?

    The ride from Arlington to Brookline costs $4.10.

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