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

From Boston-South Station to Brookline by bus and train

To get from Boston-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 33 min.

33min
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
    Boston-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 Boston-South Station to Brookline by bus and subway

To get from Boston-South Station to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing 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 38 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

38min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston-South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    11 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 Boston-South Station to Brookline

The distance between Boston-South Station, Boston and Brookline, Boston is approximately 4.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston-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 Boston-South Station

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

Subway stations close to Boston-South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Boston-South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston-South Station:

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

Ferry stations close to Boston-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
  • Riverway
  • Mission Park

Bus stations close to Brookline:

  • Washington St @ Harvard St
  • Brookline Ave Opp Pearl St
  • Brookline Ave @ Pearl St

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From Boston-South Station to Brookline by bus and subway

To get from Boston-South Station to Brookline in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing 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 38 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

38min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6666
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston-South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    11 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 Boston-South Station to Brookline?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 39.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct train between Boston-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 33 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Roanoke station near Boston-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 Boston-South Station to Brookline in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston-South Station and Brookline in Boston by train and bus is about 33 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boston-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 last bus from Boston-South Station to Brookline in Boston?

    The last bus from Boston-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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