How to get from South Station to Brookline by subway?

From South Station to Brookline by subway

To get from South Station to Brookline in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Park Street station to Brookline Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

31min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station to Brookline by bus and train

To get from South Station to Brookline in Boston, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, take the 39 bus from Back Bay station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

35min$4.10
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 3939
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Station
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #923 | Stoughton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Back Bay
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave
    ID 21365
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Boston.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from South Station to Brookline

The distance between South Station, Boston and Brookline, Boston is approximately 4.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Brookline by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown
  • Tufts Medical Center

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Brookline, Boston

Brookline is located at Brookline, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Heath Street.

Subway stations close to Brookline:

  • Heath Street
  • Back Of the Hill
  • Riverway

Bus stations close to Brookline:

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

Related Routes

From South Station to Brookline by bus and train

To get from South Station to Brookline in Boston, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, take the 39 bus from Back Bay station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

35min$4.10
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 3939
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Station
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #923 | Stoughton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Back Bay
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave
    ID 21365
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Brookline?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Brookline?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 39.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station to Brookline in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Park Street station near Brookline in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Brookline in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between South Station and Brookline in Boston by subway is about 31 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near South Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Park Street station, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

  • When is the last bus from South Station to Brookline in Boston?

    The last bus from South Station to Brookline in Boston is the NYC - Boston line. It leaves the South Station Bus Terminal stop at 9:00 PM.

  • When is the last subway from South Station to Brookline in Boston?

    The last subway from South Station to Brookline in Boston is the Green Line D line. It leaves the Park Street station at 8:13 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station to Brookline?

    The ride from South Station to Brookline costs $2.40.

Popular Routes