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

From Somerville to Brookline by bus and subway

To get from Somerville to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Davis Sq. station to Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Fenway station to Brookline Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Somerville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

40min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Davis Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Somerville
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station SB
    ID 9434
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fenway
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Somerville to Brookline

The distance between Somerville, Boston and Brookline, Boston is approximately 5.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville 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 Somerville to Brookline

To check the bus and subway schedule from Somerville to Brookline using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Somerville) 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct subway between Somerville and Brookline in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Somerville to Brookline in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Central station near Somerville to Green St @ Magazine St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Green St @ Magazine St station near Brookline in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Somerville and Brookline in Boston by subway and bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Somerville to get to Brookline in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Central station near Somerville in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Somerville and Brookline in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Green St @ Magazine St station, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Somerville to Brookline?

    The ride from Somerville to Brookline costs $2.40.

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