How to get from South Station to Brookline by bus and train?

From South Station to Brookline by bus and train

To get from South Station to Brookline in Boston, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 32 min.

32min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    4 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

From South Station to Brookline by bus

To get from South Station to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Chinatown Gate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 39 bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

35min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 501501
Bus - 3939
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St
    ID 173
    6 min
  • 6
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave
    ID 21365
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Brookline

The distance between South Station, Boston and Brookline, Boston is approximately 4.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Brookline by bus and train, 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 Tufts Medical Center.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

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

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 Washington St @ Harvard St.

Subway stations close to Brookline:

  • Brookline Village
  • Mission Park
  • Riverway

Bus stations close to Brookline:

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

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From South Station to Brookline by bus

To get from South Station to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Chinatown Gate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 39 bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

35min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 501501
Bus - 3939
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St
    ID 173
    6 min
  • 6
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave
    ID 21365
    14 min
  • 8
    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 32 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 39.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line SL4, Bus line 501, Bus line 39.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Roanoke station near South Station to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Back Bay - South End station near Brookline in Boston

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

    The total travel time between South Station and Brookline in Boston by train and bus is about 32 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Roanoke station near South Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Back Bay - South End stop, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

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

    The first subway from South Station to Brookline in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the Chinatown station at 7:11 PM.

  • 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.

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