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

By bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Brookline in Boston, take the 111 bus from Broadway @ Fourth St station to Surface Rd @ Hanover St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Haymarket station to Brookline Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

57min$4.10
Bus - 111111
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Broadway @ Fourth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Surface Rd @ Hanover St
    ID 8309
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Haymarket
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 116, BLUE LINE and GREEN LINE D

To get from Chelsea to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 116 bus from Broadway @ Fourth St station to Maverick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Government Center station to Brookline Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

62min$4.10
Bus - 116116
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Broadway @ Fourth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    Maverick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maverick
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Maverick
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    6 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    24 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 Chelsea to Brookline

The distance between Chelsea, Boston and Brookline, Boston is approximately 7.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Brookline by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chelsea

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Broadway @ Fourth St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Broadway @ Fourth St
  • Washington Ave @ Broadway
  • Park St @ Hawthorne St

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 @ Washington St
  • Harvard St @ Kent St

Alternative route by bus and subway via 116, BLUE LINE and GREEN LINE D

To get from Chelsea to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 116 bus from Broadway @ Fourth St station to Maverick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Government Center station to Brookline Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

62min$4.10
Bus - 116116
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Broadway @ Fourth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    Maverick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maverick
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Maverick
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    6 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    24 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 Chelsea to Brookline?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 111, Bus line GREEN LINE D.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 116, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE D.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

    The 111 bus line goes from Haymarket station near Chelsea to Surface Rd @ Hanover St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Surface Rd @ Hanover St station near Brookline in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea and Brookline in Boston by bus and subway is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the 111 bus from the Haymarket stop near Chelsea in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Surface Rd @ Hanover St station, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

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

    The ride from Chelsea to Brookline costs $4.10.

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