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How to get from Brookline to Melrose by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Brookline to Melrose in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 66 bus from Washington St @ Walnut St station to Tremont St @ Columbus Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Green St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

90min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Leaves from Washington St @ Walnut St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 1555
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tremont St @ Columbus Ave
    ID 1323
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Main St @ Green St
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Green St
    ID 9233
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Brookline to Melrose in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Brookline Village station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Green St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

88min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Leaves from Brookline Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Brookline Village
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    26 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    20 min
  • 6
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Main St @ Green St
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Green St
    ID 9233
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brookline to Melrose

The distance between Brookline, Boston and Melrose, Boston is approximately 14.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookline to Melrose by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brookline

Brookline is located at Brookline, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Brookline Village - Pearl St @ Brookline Place Parking.

Subway stations close to Brookline:

  • Brookline Village
  • Heath Street
  • Back Of the Hill

Bus stations close to Brookline:

  • Brookline Village - Pearl St @ Brookline Place Parking
  • Washington St @ Harvard St
  • Harvard St @ Washington St

Public transit stations close to Melrose, Boston

Melrose is located at Melrose, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Melrose Highlands.

Train stations close to Melrose:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Melrose:

  • Melrose Highlands
  • Franklin St @ Ashland St
  • Main St @ Briggs St

Alternative route by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Brookline to Melrose in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Brookline Village station to Haymarket station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Green St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

88min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Leaves from Brookline Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Brookline Village
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    26 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    20 min
  • 6
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Main St @ Green St
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Green St
    ID 9233
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brookline to Melrose?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brookline to Melrose?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brookline and Melrose in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brookline to Melrose in Boston?

    The 66 bus line goes from Washington St @ Walnut St station near Brookline to Nubian Via Allston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Nubian Via Allston station near Melrose in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Brookline and Melrose in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brookline to get to Melrose in Boston?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Washington St @ Walnut St stop near Brookline in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brookline and Melrose in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Nubian Via Allston stop, which is closest to Melrose in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Brookline to Melrose?

    The ride from Brookline to Melrose costs $5.80.

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