How to get from River St @ Green St to Brown University by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from River St @ Green St to Brown University in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Union Square station to Copley station. Next, take the ACELA train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Square
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via GREEN LINE E and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from River St @ Green St to Brown University in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Union Square station to Copley station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Square
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River St @ Green St to Brown University

The distance between River St @ Green St, Boston and Brown University, Boston is approximately 47.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River St @ Green St to Brown University by subway 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 River St @ Green St

River St @ Green St is located at River St @ Green St, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Pearl St @ William St.

Subway stations close to River St @ Green St:

  • Central
  • Harvard Square
  • Union Square

Bus stations close to River St @ Green St:

  • Pearl St @ William St
  • Western Ave @ Kinnaird St
  • Green St @ Pearl St

Public transit stations close to Brown University, Boston

Brown University is located at Waterman Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Tunnel & Thayer (After Thayer).

Train stations close to Brown University:

  • Providence

Bus stations close to Brown University:

  • Tunnel & Thayer (After Thayer)
  • Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer)
  • Brook After Angell

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway and train via GREEN LINE E and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from River St @ Green St to Brown University in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Union Square station to Copley station. Next, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Square
    0.98 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River St @ Green St to Brown University?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line ACELA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River St @ Green St to Brown University?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • Is there a direct subway between River St @ Green St and Brown University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from River St @ Green St to Brown University?

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Union Square station near River St @ Green St in Cambridge to Heath Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Heath Street station near Brown University in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from River St @ Green St to Brown University by subway and train?

    The total travel time between River St @ Green St in Cambridge and Brown University in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near River St @ Green St to get to Brown University?

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Union Square station near River St @ Green St in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between River St @ Green St and Brown University?

    Get off the subway at the Heath Street station, which is closest to Brown University in Boston.

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