How to get from Arlington to Brookline by bus?

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 22 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

82min$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

From Arlington to Brookline by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: 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 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 15 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

75min$5.80
Bus - 6262
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
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 - 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
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 1555
    33 min
  • 9
    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 9.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Brookline by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington

Arlington is located at Arlington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Arlington Heights Busway.

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Alewife

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Waverley
  • Belmont
  • Wedgemere

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington Heights Busway
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Park Ave
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Paul Revere Rd

Public transit stations close to Brookline, Boston

Brookline is located at Brookline, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard St @ Washington St.

Subway stations close to Brookline:

  • Mission Park
  • Riverway
  • Back Of the Hill

Bus stations close to Brookline:

  • Harvard St @ Washington St
  • Walnut St @ High St
  • S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave

Related Routes

From Arlington to Brookline by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: 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 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 15 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

75min$5.80
Bus - 6262
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
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 - 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
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 1555
    33 min
  • 9
    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 82 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line 66.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 62, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 66.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

    The 77 bus line goes from Harvard station near Arlington to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eliot St @ Bennett St station near Brookline in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Arlington and Brookline in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 77 bus from the Harvard 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 Eliot St @ Bennett St stop, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

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

    The ride from Arlington to Brookline costs $3.40.

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