How to get from Tufts University to Brookline by bus and subway?

From Tufts University to Brookline by bus and subway

To get from Tufts University to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 87 bus from Holland St @ Cameron Ave station to Holland St @ Dover St 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Tufts University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

48min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Holland St @ Cameron Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holland St @ Cameron Ave
    ID 2579
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Lechmere
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holland St @ Dover St
    ID 2581
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    15 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 Tufts University to Brookline

The distance between Tufts University, Boston and Brookline, Boston is approximately 9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tufts University 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 Tufts University to Brookline

To check the bus and subway schedule from Tufts University to Brookline using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tufts University) 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 Tufts University to Brookline?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 87, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tufts University and Brookline?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tufts University to Brookline?

    The 87 bus line goes from Holland St @ Cameron Ave station near Tufts University in Somerville to Holland St @ Dover St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Holland St @ Dover St station near Brookline in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tufts University to Brookline by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Tufts University in Somerville and Brookline in Boston by bus and subway is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tufts University to get to Brookline?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Holland St @ Cameron Ave stop near Tufts University in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tufts University and Brookline?

    Get off the bus at the Holland St @ Dover St station, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Tufts University to Brookline?

    The ride from Tufts University to Brookline costs $2.40.

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