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. The subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

32min$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, subway and train

To get from South Station to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 66 bus from Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta station to Washington St @ Pearl St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

34min$6.50
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
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
    Ruggles
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta
    ID 1357
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Pearl St
    ID 1526
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    130 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.

Subway schedule from South Station to Brookline

To check the subway schedule from South Station to Brookline using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station) and destination (Brookline), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 subway schedules.

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From South Station to Brookline by bus, subway and train

To get from South Station to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 66 bus from Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta station to Washington St @ Pearl St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

34min$6.50
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
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
    Ruggles
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta
    ID 1357
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Pearl St
    ID 1526
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookline
    Walk to
    Brookline
    130 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 Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 66.

  • 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 bus from South Station to Brookline in Boston?

    The last bus from South Station to Brookline in Boston is the Back Bay - Forest Hills line. It leaves the Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St stop at 10:02 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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