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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 18 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

78min$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
    40 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 one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd 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 17 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

77min$4.10
Bus - 7777
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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 - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    16 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    160 yd • 2 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 78 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.

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Belmont
  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington Heights Busway
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Paul Revere Rd
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Park Ave
Public transit stations close to Brookline, Boston

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

Subway stations close to Brookline:

  • Brookline Village
  • Riverway
  • Mission Park

Bus stations close to Brookline:

  • Washington St @ Harvard St
  • Harvard St @ Kent St
  • Harvard St @ Washington St

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 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd 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 17 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

77min$4.10
Bus - 7777
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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 - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    16 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington to Brookline?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line 66.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE D.

  • 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 18 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 18 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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