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There are 5 ways to get from Boxborough to Brookline by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 3m
    $21–29
  2. Drive  25.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boxborough to Brooklinecar car 25.8 mi
    43 min
    $5–7
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus bus Acton/Concord Commuter
    1h 16m
    $33–37
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boxborough to Brooklinetaxi taxi 25.8 mi
    43 min
    $80–100
  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from South Acton to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Brookline Villagetram tram D
    1h 34m
    $22–32

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Boxborough, MA, USA and Brookline, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Yankee Line operates a bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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