How to get from Needham to Brookline by bus and train?

From Needham to Brookline by bus and train

To get from Needham to Brookline in Boston, take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Junction station to Forest Hills station. Next, take the 39 bus from Forest Hills station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $8.70. The bus and train schedule from Needham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

52min$8.70
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 3939
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Needham Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Junction
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Forest Hills
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Back Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave
    ID 6575
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Needham to Brookline by bus, subway and train

To get from Needham to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Junction station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 66 bus from Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta station to Washington St @ Pearl St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus and train schedule from Needham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

56min$11.10
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Needham Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Junction
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta
    ID 1357
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Pearl St
    ID 1526
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Needham to Brookline

The distance between Needham, Boston and Brookline, Boston is approximately 9.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham to Brookline by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Needham to Brookline

To check the bus and train schedule from Needham to Brookline using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Needham) and destination (Brookline), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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From Needham to Brookline by bus, subway and train

To get from Needham to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Junction station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 66 bus from Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta station to Washington St @ Pearl St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus and train schedule from Needham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

56min$11.10
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Needham Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Junction
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta
    ID 1357
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Pearl St
    ID 1526
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 39.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham and Brookline in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham to Brookline in Boston?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Needham Junction station near Needham to #620 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #620 | South Station station near Brookline in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Needham and Brookline in Boston by train and bus is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Needham to get to Brookline in Boston?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Needham Junction station near Needham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Needham and Brookline in Boston?

    Get off the train at the #620 | South Station stop, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Needham to Brookline in Boston?

    The first train from Needham to Brookline in Boston is Needham. It leaves the Needham Junction station at 1:13 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Needham to Brookline?

    The ride from Needham to Brookline costs $8.70.

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