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 32 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

32min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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

Alternative route from South Station to Brookline by subway via GREEN LINE D

Take one direct subway from South Station to Brookline in Boston: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Boylston station to Brookline Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

34min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Boylston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    850 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    160 yd • 2 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 4.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 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:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Chinatown Gate
  • Lincoln St @ Essex St

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 Brookline Ave Opp Pearl St.

Subway stations close to Brookline:

  • Brookline Village
  • Mission Park
  • Riverway

Bus stations close to Brookline:

  • Brookline Ave Opp Pearl St
  • Brookline Ave @ Pearl St
  • Huntington Ave @ Riverway

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station to Brookline by subway via GREEN LINE D

Take one direct subway from South Station to Brookline in Boston: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Boylston station to Brookline Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

34min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Boylston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    850 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Brookline Village
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    160 yd • 2 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 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 34 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • 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 32 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 32 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 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 8:04 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.

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

    The ride from South Station to Brookline costs $2.40.

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