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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Historic birthplace museum presenting John F. Kennedy's early family life through furnished rooms and ranger-led interpretation.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Brookline, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Brookline, MA will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 2 trains from New York, NY to Brookline, MA, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct trains cover the 300 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest trains will take 4 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from New York, NY to Brookline, MA run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 186 miles (300 km) distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 9:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from New York, NY to Brookline, MA.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Brookline, MA trains for today, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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66 Northeast Regional | 5:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h17 | 9:58 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 5:41 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h24 | 10:05 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1150 Northeast Regional | 6:53 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h39 | 11:32 AM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1150 Northeast Regional | 6:53 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h44 | 11:37 AM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1160 Northeast Regional | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h10 | 1:10 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1160 Northeast Regional | 9:00 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h17 | 1:17 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1162 Northeast Regional | 10:01 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h07 | 2:08 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1162 Northeast Regional | 10:01 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h13 | 2:14 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2148 Acela [NextGen] | 11:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h06 | 3:21 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2148 Acela [NextGen] | 11:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h14 | 3:29 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
233 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 9h04 | 8:24 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
233 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited | 11:20 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 9h12 | 8:32 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 1 transfer | |
2150 Acela [NextGen] | 11:58 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h47 | 3:45 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2150 Acela [NextGen] | 11:58 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h55 | 3:53 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1164 Northeast Regional | 1:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h14 | 5:15 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1164 Northeast Regional | 1:01 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h28 | 5:29 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1082 Northeast Regional | 2:12 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h28 | 6:40 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1082 Northeast Regional | 2:12 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h35 | 6:47 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1088 Northeast Regional | 3:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h39 | 7:39 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1088 Northeast Regional | 3:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h45 | 7:45 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1194 Northeast Regional | 4:55 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h30 | 9:25 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1194 Northeast Regional | 4:55 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h36 | 9:31 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1168 Northeast Regional | 7:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h36 | 11:36 PM South Station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
1168 Northeast Regional | 7:00 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h31 | 11:31 PM Back Bay station, Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic birthplace museum presenting John F. Kennedy's early family life through furnished rooms and ranger-led interpretation.
Small museum inside Larz Anderson Park showcasing antique automobiles and rotating exhibits. A rewarding stop for transport history and design fans.
Local history museum in a preserved 18th-century house. Exhibits and tours introduce Brookline families, politics, and everyday life across centuries.
Large public park with gardens, wooded paths, skyline views, and the Auto Museum. Popular for walks, picnics, and seasonal events.
Busy commercial district known for independent shops, cinemas, and walkable streets. A convenient base for browsing and people-watching.
Historic park and reservoir landscape with a paved loop, birdlife, and broad water views. Ideal for a relaxing urban walk near Coolidge Corner.
New England clam chowder is a creamy soup with clams and potatoes, long tied to coastal Massachusetts and commonly served around Brookline and Boston.
Boston baked beans are slow-cooked with molasses and salt pork, a historic regional staple linked to colonial Boston and Greater Boston home cooking.
Lobster roll features chilled lobster meat in a split roll, a classic New England seafood favorite widely eaten in the Boston and Brookline area.
Refined neighborhood restaurant serving creative small plates and seasonal New American dishes in an intimate, polished space.
Casual Japanese noodle specialist known for rich ramen and small plates in a lively, modern setting near Coolidge Corner.
Stylish Greek restaurant specializing in meze, grilled seafood, and cocktails with a bright, social atmosphere.
Brookline is pricier than many US suburbs; hotels, dining, and Boston-area transit add up, though casual eats are manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. Round up or tip $1 at cafes for counter service.
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Most New York, NY to Brookline, MA trains use the Penn Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Brookline, MA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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