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

From Boston South Station to Brookline by bus and subway

To get from Boston South Station to Brookline in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Ruggles station. Next, take the 65 bus from Ruggles station to Washington St @ Pearl St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brookline on the Moovit app.

28min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6565
Walk to Brookline
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    440 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Brighton Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Pearl St
    ID 1526
    10 min
  • 7
    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 4.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston South Station to Brookline by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston South Station to Brookline

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 65.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Chinatown station near Boston South Station to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ruggles station near Brookline in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Boston South Station and Brookline in Boston by subway and bus is about 28 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Chinatown station near Boston South Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Ruggles stop, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

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

    The first bus from Boston South Station to Brookline in Boston is Back Bay - Forest Hills. It leaves the Tremont St @ Boylston Station at 1:18 AM.

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

    The first train from Boston South Station to Brookline in Boston is Providence/Stoughton. It leaves the South Station at 12:20 AM.

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

    The first subway from Boston South Station to Brookline in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the Downtown Crossing station at 1:16 AM.

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

    The ride from Boston South Station to Brookline costs $2.40.

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