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

From South Station Boston to Brookline by subway

To get from South Station Boston 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 40 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

40min$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 Boston
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    5 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 Boston to Brookline by subway via GREEN LINE D

Take one direct subway from South Station Boston 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

33min$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
    830 yd • 10 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 Boston to Brookline
The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Brookline, Boston is approximately 4.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

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

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf
Public transit stations close to Brookline, Boston

Brookline is located at Brookline, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Walnut St @ High St.

Subway stations close to Brookline:

  • Brookline Village
  • Mission Park
  • Riverway

Bus stations close to Brookline:

  • Walnut St @ High St
  • Harvard St @ Washington St
  • Washington St @ Harvard St

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

Take one direct subway from South Station Boston 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

33min$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
    830 yd • 10 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 Boston to Brookline?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE D.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE D.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station Boston 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 Boston to Brookline in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Brookline in Boston by subway is about 40 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near South Station Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Park Street station, which is closest to Brookline in Boston.

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

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

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